Minnechaug Regional High School - Falcon Yearbook (Wilbraham, MA)

Text from Pages 1 - 232 of the 1978 volume:

WILBMAIUM PUBUC UKKART Day after day we ride the same school buses, swarm the same maze-like hallways, and wait in the same crowded lunch lines. It ' s a system. It ' s all part of our daily routine called Minnechaug Mania. We ' re going through what seems like never-ending years of school regularity and monotony. But within these rituals are those irreplaceable moments which will become humorous memories: memories of dropping your hot lunch tray in the cafeteria) memories of tripping up the middle staircase in between classes) memories of walking into your C block class - D block. And it is these memories of today which will bring a smile to our faces, tomorrow. FALCON EDIT( GINA FUSCO EDITOR-IN-CHIEF DONNA GROGAN EDITOR-IN-CHIEF DAVE DUKE SPORTS SUE MARTIN SPORTS SCOTT GATCHELL UNDERCLASSMEN KIM PONATH UNDERCLASSMEN CHRIS HOWARD SENIORS LAURIE VAIL SENIORS JEANNE LEVESQUE ACTIVITIES PAULA VANCE ACTIVITIES DIANA DEMETRIUS ACADEMICS KAREN DELANEY ADS LOUISA WILSON ART GINNY SAXE COPY NANCY VITO COPY ART TIPALDI BUSINESS ADVISOR DAVID BERNSTEIN ADVISOR 1978 FALCON Minnechaug Regional High School Wilbraham, Massachusetts 01095 JapM 7818043 RISE AND SHINE Click . . . Good Morning! It ' s 42 degrees here at WHYN at six o ' clock. In the news this morning Good God I What am I doing up at this hour? Why, you ' re going to school. Don ' t you remember? Come on, get up. You ' ve gotta take a shower before your fat her does! Oh, what a pain! I don ' t want to take a shower. I DON ' T WANT TO GET UP! There ' s no time for arguing . . . GET UP I I ' m up, I ' m up Hmmmmmm — I wonder what I should wear today? Oh hell, you can ' t make decisions this early in the morning. Just get goingl Oh tough. What ' s for breakfast? Cereal. Again? Oh, forget it. Hey, you ' d better hurry up. The bus is coming. The bus? THE BUS! ah Ma ? Can I have the car today .... ????!! ■H t .■ Laughter ' s Never An End, I ii J B Ml ni V M 1 M SBSr - v It ' s A By-product Brother Bert (fll BETTER RUN — YOU ' RE LATE! Hurry up Sue, the bus is coming. Tell the jerk I ' m (gasp) running as fast as I can. Every morning she comes ten minutes late. It figures that the one morning I ignore my alarm clock she would come ten minutes early. Whewl I made it. But I feel like I forgot something. Why were you late, Sue? I was up until midnight finishing my term paper. Ha, hal Look at that. Somebody ' s papers are scattered all over the ground. Oh God, my term paper! I knew I was missing some- thing. ' mw- v MINUTES T WILBRAHAK ■-to-. A Jest .: ...: seconds i i IONS dua E1 Breaks No Bones i SJ ! x ' SEkl J V ' ► 1 II NO SCHOOL? NO SCHOOL in Palmer, Longmeadow or Ware ... said the D.J. on the A.M. dial. I crossed my fingers and held my breath and waited a good, long while. I listened intently every fifteen minutes and showered inbetween, then dressed VERY slowly in hopes to hear that sound so sweet and serene. I thought of my homework I ' d left undone and the tests I had to take, and bemoaned the fact that our stupid school wouldn ' t give us kids a break! The clock struck seven and the pressure grew worse as I shoveled down Special K when low and behold the radio blared: Wilbraham — NO SCHOOL TODAY! QUI m i m ,w Samuel Johnson r 4 — L_Li — , -iaT i n ■  j ' ' ' ' I ifi ' ■■•■• ' ' ■ .St ■ He ' ' ' ' 0;. ' - ' - «6 ■ ' £ ' ■ K ij 1 ' .J3 1 M| g  -- , fc V 1 Ess i$ ■ At : m • ■ He Is Not Laughed At 55 MY LOCKER IS STUCK ' Right-32 Ieft-I3 right-6. Oh ShootI That ' s my GYM locker combination. This is ridiculous right 18 the locker ' s too small anyway left- 23 my lat. notebook won ' t even fit in the stupid thing right 31. THERE! DARN1 This % @ ?l locker never opens. Even when I kick it OUCH! I ' ve had it! I ' m getting a new locker. No more time wasted on locker 1353 — Whoops this is locker 1354 Figures Right-18 left-23 WM. -1 HV That Laughs At Himself Thomas Fuller Hey, did you do the English homework? I ' ve gotta do it by A-Block. . . .and now we ' ll all stand and salute the flag ... Three kids stumble throughout the Pledge of Allegiance. The rest talk about more important things. Did you see Happy Days last night? Will you guys shut up. I ' ve got to finish this paper? The announcements continue ... — classe s will report to C-2. No English? You mean I wasted good talking time for nothing? I wish announcements came before homerooml Make Two Grins Grow Where There WAKE UP! The eyelids begin to droop back over the eyes. Good Morning I Why do all A Block teachers start that way? It ' s hypocritical. It ' s an effort to pretend to be awake, let alone concentrate on the algebraic equation. Just think, an hour and a half ago I was asleep. A little nap would do me good now . ... SURPRISE QUIZ? Surprise quiz on what? I missed itl Why did I take an A Block class? 1 - - ' P- Was Only A Grouch Before Elbert Hubbard •s - ZM Let There Be Jesting r 9:39-9.49 A.M. SNACK BREAK! Herds of students and teachers trampling towards the cafeterias, smoking areas, school store and bathrooms. A breakfast break for some — a munch-out time for others. SNACK BREAKI A mad rush to ten minute insanityl SNACK BREAK! Mandatory meetings of organized confusion. Minutes of scheduled socializing sandwiched in between B and C blocks or is it D and B blocks or ? SNACK BREAK! All _ J T _ Without Bitterness Martial, Epigrams PIG-OUT! 11:26 and 59 seconds. 11:27. RUN FOR YOUR LIFE! Lunch is starting! There are people everywhere crowded at the school store and jammed into lunch lines. There is even a waiting list for chairs. Many impatient people eat standing up. The cafeteria is filled with all kinds of people: the music lovers near the juke boxi the noise haters at the opposite wall; the big eaters with THREE lunches (I), the 90 pounders nibbling on celery sticks. They all have something in common. HUNGER! tin I V WJP 2 No Mind Is Thoroughly Well Organized I LUNCH??? You ' re as cold as ice ... John, throw the sandwich over here . . .oh, sorry, kid. He missed. I don ' t think the jelly will show. Thanksl Let ' s get out of here! . . . and willing to sacrifice ... Now, what do you want to do? We ll join one of the groups in front of Caf I and talk. Or, if you ' re in an outdoors mood, we could go out and sit in the wet grass. Or, we could EVEN go in the library and study — without talking, of course? . . .my love. Never mind. Let ' s go back in there and take our chances with the noise and flying food. That Is Deficient In A Sense Of Humor — Thackery i H - ¥ Ajf? Ifetf sh IT ' S ALL OVER 2:30 RUSH, HURRY PUSHING, SHOVING, RUNNING BUSES WAITING, NERVES FRAZZLING, HERDS TRAMPLING SQUEEZING, SCRAMBLING, MANEUVERING FRUSTRATE, AGGRAVATE 2:35 .... WHEW! He Does Not Only Find The -.--■■ - W S K IV Jest, But The Laugh Too Colley Cibber FALL SPORTS 1. Coach Whalen stops to evaluate his team ' s performance. 2. Goalie Pete Lefebvre punches the ball out as Paul Mukai awaits. 3. Jeff Pokorny lets loose with a long one. 4. Senior Pete Grover steals the ball from a Commerce opponent. 5. Greg Barnagian, Tim Gillis and Rich Wuerthele ham it up for a pic. 6. John Wallace passes the ball to his teammate. Slow Ride If you happen to walk by the boy ' s locker room and hear the song Slow Ride floating into the hall you might wonder what ' s going on; it ' s just the boy ' s so ccer team getting ready for a game. Of course they don ' t just listen to music they also talk about the game and what they ' re going to do. The music helps them become what tri-captain Fred Messier calls a terrorizing team . The mood in the locker room after a game depends on what happened on the field. When we win we ' re noisy , says Greg Barnagian. But when they lose it ' s quiet . To get in shape for this year the boys had double sessions of practice during the summer. Fred Messier had great faith in the power of team work. If we played as a team, the wins took care of themselves. Are there some games they want to win more than others? Yes, especially if a team is supposed to be better. They are definitely a team with pride. 18 Varsity Soccer 7-6-4 Front Row: F. Messier (capt.); D. Costello (capt.); J. Po- korny (capt.). Middle Row: J. Wallace; S. Courtney; R. Courtney; J. Dionne; M. Gallant; P. Mukai; G. Barnagian; P. Grover; A. Moore; B. Follansbee. Back Row: P. Le- febvre; S. Wesniak; P. Zeckhausen; B. Hellinger; J. Bug- bee; D. Robinson; S. Hesser; T. Gillis; R. Wuerthele; D. Robinson (mgr.); Coach Whalen pffiffiFI] 1 DSainiBSr! , ' lBai ii si Mfc i JW A !a Jhd ,. . -™, ' ' ' Mi ' . •£$£$ WiP 5 : - 1 Junior Varsity Soccer 9-2-5 Front Row: C. Boyer; M. Searles; S. Lavalle; M. Kokosyna; . P. Tarbell. Middle Row: M. Mahane; J. Bugbee; T. McCar- thy; D. Verithauler; S. Bugbee; G. Wuerthele; S. Hanmer. Back Row: S. Cutting; D. Jones; S. Mackintosh; J. Wol- ford; L. McKenna; J. Garber; D. Wrona; A. Mulcahy; S. Wesniak; Coach Tipaldi Freshman Soccer 11-9-0 Front Row: K. Kober; T. Labine; D. Boucier; J. Melikian G. Brachu; J. Tarbell; R. Gibson; R. Plugge; R. Marow; K Stolki; S. Hesser. Back Row: P. Dunn; J. Oshanisu; B Dorsett; B. Veideman; C. Shea; S. Moretti; T. Samra; R Messier; S. Abrahamson; M. Blanchard; M. Drumhellar; J Leone; P. Kelner; J. O ' Keefe.  ' ■ ' 1 1 HH1H lit- Ui fct , J :!,.,! 3BE ' l ' 9BB hcstssp ll|jj]lllili|j|(i«ei;||iiiiH!li ' iS!i9itilS EilMiiaSIB™ ' mp I 1 5 1 m , ■ i ■■ ■ rw Mia- ' BBBraEw. ' Ww liX HW ■f € Ml if Jk8« FuSTr HL mm MM 1 1 ■■ iifeili jf ' -- gk •_ gMH  . ' — ■ KTj . r 1 1. After receiving a pass from Jeff Po- korny, Jim Dionne moves on. 2. Coach Whalen gives the team a pep talk during halftime in a crucial game. 3. Tim Gillis ' moves out do those of the Commerce 19 V .- JMr •drt --  ; .. 1. Pete Grover ' s face says it all for the 5 to 6 miles a game a soccer player runs. 2. Senior Bob Hellinger takes a corner shot. 3. Halfback Paul Zeckhausen is rushed by an oppo- nent. 4. Rich Courtney proceeds to steal the ball away from the Commerce player. 5. Scott Hesser moves the ball up along with Andy Moore. 6. Shawn Courtney, a key Chaug player sends one to the front. 7. Rich Wuerthele displays correct form for a chip as John Wallace looks. 8. John Wallace uses the Ol ' head during pre game war- mups. 20 1. Joanne Bureau, a big contribution to Chaug ' s defense, breaks up the opposing team ' s drive. 2. Jane McCarthy steps in to stop an opponent ' s kick. 3. Shannon Leone fights for the ball with a Cathedral opponent. 4. In a fearless effort, Diane Mammarelli steals the ball from two Cathedral players. 5. Sharon Chapman waits for a pass from goalie Robin Biskup. 6. Shannon Leone clears the ball to start the Mi ' nnechaug offense rolling. 7. ' Chaug ' s Girls soccer team gets together before the start. 8. Coach Deely talks about the team ' s game plan before the start of the second half. 21 It ' s Just To Have Fun Riding a motorcycle is the same as a bike except you have power . Not too many people that drive cars realize that, because riding a motorcycle is as foreign to them as riding a camel. Perhaps the reason for that is the bad reputa- tion motorcycles have. Very little of the publicity they get is positive. But riders themselves don ' t think about the bad aspects, they concentrate on the good points. As Diana Demetrius says, riding a motorcycle is different , really fun. You can go on long rides and not worry about any- body . The unpredictable weather can cause some problems for a motorcyclist that rides his bike to school on a sunny morning and ends up riding home in a rain storm. What does he do? Ken Wytas faces the situation realistically. There ' s nothing you can do except get wet. It ' s something you put up with . There are a few rare riders like racer Bob Bourget that don ' t mind wet weather. It ' s pretty fun in the rain. One cold morning while you ' re sitting on the nice warm bus imagine how it feels to be riding against the wind at 35 m.p.h. on a motorcycle. If a cyclist is lucky enough to have special equipment like leg shields, and is dressed for the conditions, he stays pretty warm but if he doesn ' t have the equipment he just gets out there and rides. It ' s like any other sport, you ' ll get warm . Another hazard riders face is bugs. As they ride, there is a good chance they ' re going to run into a few. After the trip is over many of them can be found cleaning off their helmets. There ' s no doubt that people who ride motorcylces face uncomfortable problems. Compared to cars, motorcycles are both economical and practical. They ' re helpful to the frugal because they don ' t use as much gas as cars. They ' re also good for the person that doesn ' t like to walk from the end of a crowded parking lot to their destination. Motorcycles fit almost anywhere. Ken likes summer riding, When it ' s warm out it ' s good to ride a bike. You don ' t have to worry about opening the windows. Or the car being 100° inside when you come out of a store. There is a side to motorcycling only a cyclist can under- stand. The feeling of being all alone on a stretch of highway and being able to hop on or off whenever he wants. Sure there are dangers but most motorcyclists are on that ma- chine for one reason, just to have fun . 22 1. Captains: Sue Martin, Robin Biskup, and Rachel Siebert, of the girl ' s soccer team display their toughness. 2. Coach Deely watches with interest as the girls play for another win. 3. Robin Biskup takes a rest after a hard game with Cathedral. 4. The girl ' s soccer team meets before the start. 5. Joanne McCarthy moves the ball with agility and quickness. 5eSJ«S : «,r 1. Lynn Farrar moves the ball to start another ' Chaug break. 2. Robin Biskup leads in the break up of the opposing team ' s offense. 3. Rachel Siebert stands and ponders the previous play. 4. The girls take a break after a tough first half. Varsity Soccer 6-6-4 Kneeling: D. Littorin; M. Munsell; J. McCarthy; S. Mar- tin (capt.); R. Biskup (capt.); R. Siebert (capt.); J. Brennan; L. Brennan; S. Leone; M. Court- ney; C. Downes; M. Cauley (mgr.). Standing: Coach Dee- ley; Coach Butler; M. Sullivan; L. Farrar; B. Perusse; S. Chap- man; D. Messier; P. May; B. Lee; J. Struzziero; D. Wolford; J. Bureau; P. Melcher; B. Brinn; A. LaFleur; D. Orton; D. Mammarelli; B. Tucker (mgr.) 23 Energy Builders I ' ve been on the team for three years and the prac- tices seem to get harder every year. If Ken Gaynor is right, next year ' s team better be prepared to do a lot of running. This year the team runs eight miles a day during practice. All the guys agreed with Ken Schafer ' s opinion that It was fun going on the relay trips and meeting the kids from the other schools. Ken Gaynor liked the meet at Andover because I used to live there and I was running against my friends. Minnechaug ' s course is 2.7 miles long but between the beginning and end are hills, woods and fields. Coach Bamford doesn ' t let the guy ' s hard work go unnoticed, after each meet he buys the whole team apples, which is great. They must be energy builders. 1. Ken Gaynor, co-captain of the team, stands and thinks before the start of a big meet. 2. Ken Gaynor stretches out before practice. 3. Co-captain Mike Belanger is one of the biggest assets to Minne- chaug ' s victories. 4. Mike LaChapelle finishes first again. 5. Peter Powers pours it on in the last 220 yards for Minnechaug. 6. Bob Marchand takes a quick break after a tough meet with Longmeadow. 7. ' Chaug ' s Cross Country Team runs Together every day after school. 1. Record breaker Pete Powers warms up along the muddy course. 2. Co- captain Mike Belanger takes a breather. 3. Lone runner Mark Ecker goes through the scenic part of the 2.7 run. 4. Senior Randy Feid somehow smiles after a long run. 5. Exhausted, Mike LaChapelle leans on Mike Belanger. Varsity Cross Country 10-2-1 Front Row: K.. Gaynor (capt.), K.. Schafer, M. Belanger (ca pt.). Back Row: M. LaChapelle, P. Power, Coach Bamford, R. Feid B. Mar- chanc . Missing: M. Ecker Junior Varsity Cross Country 8-2-0 Front Row: C. Babineau, D. Berenson. Middle Row: G Stevens, D. Sullivan, S. Swenor, S. Mikhola, K.. Stone, M. McGaunn, D. O ' Brien. Back Row: D. McNaughton, T. Stevens, T. Nestor, K. Gaudreau, E. Wikar, B. Gould, D. Russell, Coach Barrett. Missing: S. Liquori, D. Protheroe. Varsity Field Hockey 7-1-5 Front Row: L. Stecher; L Cambo (capt.); A. Grill (mgr.); P. Blpdgett (capt.); K. Loftus. Back Row: N. Donovan; C. Jones; A. McGranaghan; R. Demetrius; K. Barry; D. Merwin; S. Bennett; D. Demetrius; M. Grill; A. Misiaszek; P. Murphy; C. Leone; S. Usher; J. Iellamo. Junior Varsity Field Hockey 1-3-6 Front Row: L. Fusco; B. Hnatow (capt.); B. Brainard (capt.); K. Ryan (capt.); L. Cantalini; K. Reed. Back Row: A. Young; C. Harty; L. Larson; J. Tamsey; K. Anderson; C. Erickson; A. Jordon; A. Lindahl; J. Hale; C. Leonard; S. Moriarty; K. McGranaghan. 26 1. Senior Diana Demetrius triumphantly holds hands high after scoring a tying goal. 2. Co-captains Priscilla Blodgett, Lisa Cambo, Colonel Shelby, and ' Chaug are rid- ing high for field hockey. 3. The new field hockey coach Miss Nesbit discusses team strategy. Ties Unlimited A team can ' t play field hockey if they can ' t get to the game. They also have a little trouble playing if someone steals the net from their goal. Or do they? The Minne- chaug team found a way. They asked for directions and made it to the game and even borrowed Ludlow ' s net . One thing they had problems with was the cold. At times they had to peel their fingers off the stick . But, as they say, there ' s not much you can do . The team managed to conquer these set- backs and keep their spirit intact. On the bus to an away game they can be found chanting one of their original cheers set to the song ' Old MacDonald ' or the Armour Hot Dog Jingle . Before an important game they had a breakfast of doughnuts and or- ange juice at the house of two of the play- ers. The reaction of the team when they win a game is predicatable. We scream our fool heads off. 1. Diana Demetrius, Senya Bennett, Coach Nesbitt and Mary Guthrie congratulate Peggy Murphy after a fan- tastic goal. 2. Senior Nancy Donovan reaches to pass the ball as Mary Guthrie looks on. 3. Senya Bennett solitarily contemplates the upcoming game. 4. Ann Misiaszek bows her head to the team prayer. 5. Man- ager Amy Grill and friend speculate with much enthu- siasm. 6. Goalie Linda Stecher watches the action at the other end of the field along with Sharon Usher and Chris Leone. iasmntM tr m insntmii SISI3S  Hr IHUUiniw: ■- ' .•mm ir imrmv.nwK m umm ' •-•r. lusta. ,. I0«WMM . HHWSm O (IIMHi. iHMMMint ■ VtSSSff — itsmaw . V ft-- M.__JT- iini No Boys Allowed Socializing. That ' s what goes on in the girls ' locker room. It ' s a no boys allowed area where the latest gossip and chatter is exchanged in-between the climbing into green and white striped monkey suits. The room is lined with stale-smelling lockers and filled with the fragrance of week (month?) old gymsuits. Mmmm, NUMMY! After classes, the girls — still talking a mile-a-minute — pile into the room and race to see who can get to the mirror first. Two minutes before the bell rings, the sacred mirrors are cluttered wit h heads, being combed and tossled, and faces being touch-up with blush and lip gloss. It ' s even worse in the new locker room where the mirrors are FULL LENGTH! The boys ' locker room is more than just a storage area for pinnies and towels. It ' s the male headquarters for all sports activities where sweaty, bruised, tired, sometimes bloody guys congregate to mess around and let out frustrations . . . and oh, yes, to change their gymsuits. It ' s also a place for powder fights, towel-snapping duals, girlfriend put-down sessions, and other tests of masculinity. The students often add a little atmosphere to the cold, bare walls of the locker room with pictures of Farrah and Kate Jackson, accompanied by posters of Terry Bradshaw, Kar- eem Abdul, and Bobby Clarke. What a combo! ggtmi 1. The race is on for returning Varsity member Peggy Murphy. 2. Senior Karene Jones gets a drink after a hard game. 3,4,5. Senya Bennett, Nancy Donovan, and Eleni Hassiotis. display their style. 6. The starting line plans their at- tack. 7. Missy Grill and Diana Demetrius gel some half-time refreshers supplied every game by team members. 28 Division II Champs It was the Falcon ' s most productive scoring game of the season, . . . and the game was none other than the Division II Western-Central Mass. Playoff Bowl against Clinton High School. The 41-27 victory was the icing on the cake for this year ' s Falcons, and proved to be the climax of Minnechaug ' s stupendous season. Nobody on the team really knew what winning felt like, says Senior Brian Lis. They hadn ' t done it for so long that many people, including the cheerleaders, thought that they had forgotten how! The Clinton win was the biggest and certainly their most publicized victory. But a game which was equally important to the Falcon pride was the win against East Longmeadow — a victory which hadn ' t been seen in SEVEN years. The arch rivals who nipped the Falcons out of a Division title a few years back, finally felt the grind of the Green Machine in action. In-between their Saturday afternoon victories, the Fal- con worked out practicing numerous warm-ups and offense defense drills, as well as running indefinitely around the track and through rivers and muddy swamps. They also engaged in fighting with mud and tape balls, breaking helmets and cleats, and even pulling out the hair on the calves of teammates in the huddle. What pulled the team together was Coach Sawyer ' s before-game psych-up speeches and excellent coaching, team strategy, and players like Nish Vartanian (the league ' s MVP), Tony and Chuck Stark, and Dave Strange. Together, along with 42 other invaluable players, the 1977-78 Falcons fought hard and won it all! 1. Tony Stark, takes off for another offensive gain. 2. Clinton and Division II champs, Minnechaug, meet head on. 3. The excited Minne- chaug crowd was only part of the 2,400 in attendance. 4. Sophomore Kevin Dorsey pulls away from the Clinton defense. 5. Big Bill Newton towers over a weak and meek Clinton player. 1. Patty Jalbert and Missy Moriarty help in the fight to win. 2. Joe Herman, who makes a big contribution to ' Chaug ' s wins, stands and watches intently during the game. 3. Steve Setian looks on as Coach Martin goes over recent plays. 4. After a tough first quarter, Carl Cote takes a mouthful of water. 5. Nish Vartanian looks over the Longmeadow defensive line as he barks out signals. 6. The ' Chaug front line all aid in the devastation of the opposing team ' s offense. 7. Tony Stark awaits his return to the action. I 30 1. Minnechaug football team breaks through for another victory. 2. Coach Sawyer, a man of total dedication, stands and thinks about the forth coming game. 3. Minnechaug ' s big eleven talk over the game plan before the start. 4. Dave Strange, a split-end for ' Chaug, gets set for the next play. Varsity Football 10-1-0 Junior Varsity Football 4-1-1 Front Row-J. McCullough (mgr.); C. Cunningham; J. Reed; J. Herman; N. Vartanian (capt); B. Lis (capt); D. Strange (capt.); R. Farrar (capt.); E. Crossman; S. Carpluck; G. Ouimet. 2nd Row-Coach Sawyer; J. Rahilly; T. Rogers; K. Szmyt; H. Person; J. Wolski; J. McCullough; T. Stark; C. Cote; C. Stark; Coach Martin. 3rd Row-Coach Drowne; B. Merrill; D. Ciocci; R. Lasonde; R. Perrone; M. Lively; R. Cordner; G. Engel; P. Read; B. Newton; S. Setian; R. Bready; D. Florio; D. Grey; P. Silvernail; N. VonFlatern. Back Row-Coach Campbell; M. Megas; M. Miller; M. Bealieu; B. Zimmerman; K. Dorsey; J. Cooley; G. Rahilly; A. Kern; T. Barkhuff; G. Hagopian; D. Florian; J. Brochu; D. McGuill; B. Schnepp; G. Riddle. Freshman Football 5-2-0 Front Row- S. McFarland; K. Samble; V. Bartoluci; K McDonald; T. McGuill; C. Goebel; J. Servidio; D. Papesh J. Marchessault; M. Caliento; D. Merrill. Middle Row- P Metzler; R. Goguen; G. Thomas; B. Follansbee; T. Stolki D. Birkhauser; T. Coville; G. Jobson; J. Wawrzyk; K Moriarty; M. Eaton. Back Row- Coach Pickerell; S. Clark Coach Winston; B. Gordon; G. Lasonde; J. Henningsen D. Normandeau; S. Moretti; L. Bauer; D. Laware; M. Be langer; E. Muir; G. Ellington; Coach Lucci. 31 1. Returning offensive lineman, Tim Rogers, talks with Coach Sawyer. 2. It take s four to get one Minnechaug man down. 3,4,5. Quarterback Nish Vartanian holds the ball for place kicker Rich Far- rar in this series of photos. 6. Chuck Stark carries for another gain. 7. Outstanding halfback Tony Stark plows through the Lancers ' line. 8. Captain Dave Strange carries the ball as center Brian Lis (captain) runs along side. 9. Junior phenomenon Chuck Stark looks to find an open spot. Wbrt 15 the A Su eR+o +ht MA4H proWtno ftlvm? too 32 Nervousness Plus Ah, we ' ll getcha; ah, we ' re gonna getcha, Ah, we ' ll getcha, and we ' ll getcha, getcha good! By the day cheerleading try-outs are held, everyone is ready to tell the world where to put those words. The pressure is on. Your heart is going 90 m.p.h. and sweat pours off you. You quickly go from super-hyper to su- per-dead and back again. You get sudden mental-blocks with words you could normally recite in your sleep. It seems everyone-except you- is worrying needlessly. Is your hair per- fect, your mascara running? Do your have enough blush on so you don ' t look like death- warmed over? After all, you were up all night trying to get your sneakers spotless, and figur- ing out a way to keep those stupid socks from falling down. Or, what if your partner blows it? How will the judges know that she did wrong-not you? Will they be able to see your knees knocking or your smile quivering all the way from the bleachers? Is it even worth it? For the eleven lucky girls-it is. -Donna Grogan ■T-i. ; .- _ VT .-.V ' •V HIWMIWU - ' : - 0| . v ,il 1 v- VV pT . ij ' ' -j ' ie • CI c ' % , • H i J K T 7rw W !P ' ' 7 ' - (rt ' A Pf m Vj. ' ■-■..  : - • . ■ ' ■ ±4 t . p ®?p Varsity Cheerleading D. Melcher, M. Hagopian, D. Grogan, A. Clegg, L. Stirlin, L. Vail, S. Nowak, C. Fredette, G. Fusco, V. McMann. 1. After the victorious super bowl, the cheer- leaders show some emotional control. 2,3,4. With spirit, Laurie Vail keeps on cheering. 5. Vicky McMann and Gina Fusco relax for a picture. 6. The anxious cheerleaders per- form in a pre-game warm up. 7. Margo Ha- gopian enthusiastically cheers the Minne- chaung football team on to victory. 33 Got The Fever The girls swim team practices are never dull. When Miss Cascio gave the order Get your butts in the water. She probably had no idea that the girls would sit along the side of the pool with only their butts in the water. Then there ' s Cory McGuill and Louisa Wilson ' s rendition of Got the Fever which could accompany Lynn Whipple ' s bullfighter dance. Not only are the practices unique, so are the meets. Espe- cially when the breast strokers swim backstroke and the backstrokers swim breaststroke like they did at the East Longmeadow meet. But even that didn ' t stop the girls. Amy Griswold (alias air) who swims backstroke came in first in the breaststroke. Obviously Miss Lynch ' s philosophy of a busy girl is a happy girl works. 1. Louisa Wilson, the lone senior and star 50 free ' r nervously, yet anxiously, awaits her event. 2. The Falcons in high spirits parade back to their favorite spot after the diving. 3. Linda Hermgerm Hermance, a star frosh and placer in W. Mass. and States takes part in 1 of the 3 events that she was chosen for the W. Mass. team. 4. Sue Ester Chapin does her stuff in fine form as she did all year for the swim team. 5. Cindy Miner takes her last breath as she swims on to victory for Chaug ' . 6. Cathy Magill, a versitile swimmer, begins her laps. Swell Of The Sea Sailing. A sport of grace and beauty. To- gether with the power of the wind and the swell of the sea, a sailor takes hold of the earth ' s natural forces to drive his boat for- ward. Sailing. A sport of skill and maneuvering. A combination of strength and self control which manipulates the boat in the roughest waters without danger of capsizing. Sailing. A sport of concentration and un- derstandong. A sailor must learn the ways of both the sea and the wind in order to manipulate both for his benefit. Sailing. A sport of energy release and re- laxation. Aside from racing and competi- tion, there is a timelessness and complete involvement about sailing which neglects everyday worries and troubles. Sailing. My pressures and sense of ur- gency seem to evaporate when mixed by a sail in the wind. P.G. 1. Junior co-captains Cory McGuill and Amy Gris- wold psyche up the team. 2.3.4. Top Varsity divers, Sue Chapin, Lisa Veto and Sandy Stirton show their form as they start their dives in this series of photos. 5. Cathy Magill returning Varsity material as a sophomore, stands on the block before the 50 free. 6. Lynn Whipple, a returning three year Varsi- ty member tries her hand at backstroke. 7. All- around performer, Sue Landa swims in one of her many events. 35 Varsity Girls Swimming 8-5-0 Front Row: A. Griswold (capt.); L. Wilson; C. McGuill (capt.); Middle Row: L. Whipple; B. Gillan; S. Landa; L. Veto; S. Chapin; S. Stirton; K. Dolecki; J. Wolcott; C. Miner; J. Mannix. Back Row: T. MacKintosh (mgr.); C. Magill; K. Fegley; M. Gallagher; C. Harty; M. Driscoll; F. Freely; L. Hermance; S. Goguen; B. Moore(mgr.). Missing: C. Kearney; M. Scott; C. Cote. I. Divers Kim Dolecki and Sue Chapin look over their judge ' s scores. 2. Corey McGuill swims in the 500 free which she holds the Western Mass. record in. 3. Sophmore Mary-Lou Scolt takes on stiff competition 4. Cathy Harty on her last length in the 200 I.M. gives it all she has. 5. Co-captain Cory McGuill listens as Betsy Gillan, a strong sophmore, discusses Cory ' s race. 6. Co-captain Amy Griswold ner- vously awaits the gun, to start off the meet with the 200 I.M. relay. WINTER SPORTS ' Unity ' Hey all you Minnechaug fans! Get up and clap your hands, for the 1978 Boys Basketball team. This year, like many others, the Falcons raced for the Valley Wheel title in many hard and grueling games. Falcon fans could never forger the hot and heavy action of the Putnam-Minne- chaug duel which ended in a hard loss in DOUBLE over- time. 1978 had its own version of the Falcon basketball team with players such as Spanky Kogut, Fujii Feid, Hor- mone Herman, and Krash Krezesik. Senior Randy Feid commented that unity was their key to success, along with many serious practices and uncountable afternoons playing shirts and skins . Coach Girotti explained, even though we lost nine players in 1977 ' s graduation, we still had plenty of talent. However, the REAL driving force in this year ' s success was the abundance of enthusiasm. Cap- tain Hugh Vince Lombardi agrees, It was easy being the captain because everyone was psyched up all the time. 1. Junior John Devine, tries for an unsteady 2 points. 2. Captain Hugh Lombardi, a three year varsity starter, gets a free throw. 3. Jeff Kogut, a senior, tries for two. 4. Coach Girotti discusses the plan of attack with some of his team. 5. Senior, Joe Herman, misses a rebound nabbed by a West Side player. 6. Bob Schnepp jumps up to receive a pass. 38 Boys Varsity Basketball 11-11-0 Left Row: F. Skrzyniarz; J. Kogut; S. Brady; J. Herman, P. McMann; H. Lombardi (capt.); Coach Girotti. Right Row: R. Feid; K. Holliday; N. Vartanian; B. Schnepp; M. Krzesik; J. Devine; L. Delgrego (mgr.) Boys Junior Varsity Basketball 14-8-0 Left Row: S. Leven; J. Wolford (capt.); S. Brady; B. Page; D. Mele; J. Kibbe; Coach Ferris. Right Row: B. Crawford; G. Gibson; B. Cunningham; K. Holliday; J. Abrahamson; D. Normandeau; J. Cooley 1 ST j j l]B fa| f J? ' JJf ■© fflRkPHR ' ;K_rtfc. 111111 |fcraM i i;ft : ti m LJ5 _ . L it-S iwirir -S ft« IK _ wM -- vj 1 ■■f ' « «.lfc. — . H . ' HWl oB I 1. Versatile, Bob Schnepp, springs up to sink one. 2. All around athlete Nish Vartan- ian helps Joe Herman control a rebound. Freshman Basketball 11-8-0 Left Row: M. Caliento (mgr.); A. Hale; R. Pelletier; B. Cham- bers; B. Moryott; G. Ellington; D. Beauregard; Coach Hans- com. Right Row: D. Dragon; J. Marchesseault; D. Bishop; P. Barry; M. Libby; T. Coville (capt.); D. Laware 1. Randy Feid takes on a West Side player for the re- bound. 2. 6 ' 1 forward, John DeVine, dwarfs the official as he goes up for a jump off. 3,4,5. In this se- ries, Joe Herman, Randy Feid and Pat McMann take foul shots. 6. Team Leader and All-Leaguer as a ju- nior, Hugh Lombardi, lines up a foul shot. 7. Tallest team member Pat McMann, has no trouble keeping a 2 point threat down. 8. Randy Feid dis- plays some agility as he goes for a layup. 9. Senior Nish Vartanian, has an Amherst opponent to ion- tend with as he Iries lot two. Ji- M ' c Practice Makes Perfect O.K., girls! yelled Coach Simchak, Line up on the endline . . . and you WON ' T need the basketballs ... ! At the sound of the coach ' s shrill whistle, the girls began to run that dreaded drill they call suicides. The exercise consists of sprinting 3 A of the court — up and back — then V2 the court, Va the court, and so on, in the same manner. Not only a test of speed, suicides work up strength and endurance. Although it was a real killer to most of the girls, it was practices like these which made the girl ' s team as successful as it was. It seemed as though we had the best conditioned team in Mass., commented Captain Diana Demetrius. They used the strategy of having a HARDER practice the day before the game, instead of the usual take-it-easy practices. That way, the game is EASIER to play since we worked so hard the day before. Not only were they an aggressive and highly defensive team, this year ' s Varsity Girl ' s Basketball team was highly spirited. Most of the enthusiasm came from the bench supporters who kept the spirit up. Ann Misiaszek summed it all up with, We were all willing to work with one another, and we ALL had the desire to win. 1. Diana Demetrius shows the skill that has put her on the Varsity team for her four years at Minnechaug. 2. Peggy Murphy watches co-captain Chris Leone prepare for a lay-up. 3. Linda Bissonnette is up in an effort to block her opponent ' s shot. 4. Chris Leone, a key player for ' Chaug, tries to raise the score by two. 4. Compeating for a jump ball is senior Diana Demetrius, who has been a captain of the team since she was a sophomore. 1. Ann Misiaszek shoots for two. 2. Senior Captain Diana Demetrius blocks another two points. 3. Senya Bennett looks for a way to pass the ball. 4. Senior Captain Chris Leone uses her dribbling skill to get by an opposing team member. 5. Diana Demetrius and Chris Leone display their teamwork. 6. Diana Demetrius goes up for two 7. Chris Leone listens and watches for the swoosh of another two points. 8. Surrounded by the Longmeadow Lancers, Robin Biskup leaps for the ball. 9. Ann Misiaszek uses her defensive tactics to block another two points. ■ j i 3 ' '  ' AfaM fc w M Girls Varsity Basketball 9-11-0 Left Row: D. Demetrius (capt.); J- Clarke; K. Sherman; R. Biskup; C. McGuill; D. Bromley; Coach Simchak. Right Row: C. Leone (capt.); P. Murphy; D. Bureau; L. Bissonnette; S. Bennett; A. Misiaszek; K. Hebert. WW, 4 1j MfT 3 o 1 1 I 7w 1 ,t- vi f « Ml |wj[ [ ' of liHfe ' -Y 1 tPuC ' v jp • IK 1 WP ■ Girls Junior Varsity Basketball 2-15-0 Front Row: J. Dalton; D. Wolford; R. Demetrius (capt.); J. Bureau; S. Landa; Back Row: S. Chapman (mgr.); Coach But- ler; B. Williams; L. Fitzgerald; A. Jordon; L. Hermance; K.. Uhlein; J. Tamsey; M. Courtney (mgr.); K. Lucas (mgr.) 1. Ann Misiaszek shoots over the heads of her two opponents. 2. Diana Demetrius leaves her editor-in-chief in confusion as to what to write for a caption for this photo. 3. Chris Leone blocks a player while Linda Bissonnette struggles with two more. 4. Ann Misias- zek succeeds in being the first to the hoop, giving her an easy two points. a « 4b 43 locker room and Unfortunately it and everything Spirit Inc. The varsity cheerleaders lived up to the winning season of the football team, by winning their own Western Mass. competition at Chicopee Comp. But that doesn ' t mean everything always worked out perfectly for the girls. Before the Ludlow football game the cheer- leaders decorated the the players ' houses, rained the next day ran. These kind of unlucky incidents weren ' t restricted to the football season. On the way home from the Chicopee basketball game the bus broke down and they had to stand on the highway in their skirts. After winning a game, Friendly ' s was the place to celebrate. Everyone went crazy, honking their horns and sticking their pom poms out of the car windows. The spirit of the cheerleaders must be contagious. How else would you explain them being able to convince the J.V. bas- ketball team to sing Christmas carols with them? J.v. Cheerleading Front Row: L. Salerno, L. Brown, L. Byam. Middle Row: D. Swain, B. Bernardo, M. Metzger, L. Podgorski, C. Skala. Back Row: L. Langone, K. Hartin, H. Covaulte. 1. Varsity Cheerleading coach. Miss Bridgman watches her team perform. 2. Varsity Cheerleaders pose for a group picture before a basketball game. 3. Darci Melcher turns and watches as the crowd does their own cheer. 4. Sharon Nowak helps Nish Vartanian in this year ' s banana eating contest. 5. Senior Lynn Stirlen stands and awaits the start of the next cheer. 6. Varsity cheerleaders Vicki McMann, Laurie Vail, and Donna Grogan steps into their starting positions for the next cheer. 44 1. Tim Willson, gets possession of the puck. 2. Dan Mathews and Dennis Costello rob the puck form an opponent. 3. Center, Harry Stecher, moves the puck with complete control. 4. The Dorsey broth- ers listen in to the pre-game huddle. 5. Dennis Costello, defenseman for Minnechaug, breaks up the opposing team ' s play. 6. ' Chaug ' s offense breaks through the defensive line for a scoring bid. SapS! : !S«sSTi.-L ' 45 1. Dennis Costello comes off the ice at the end of the game. 2. Tim Willson tries to win the face-off, but comes up empty. 3,4,5. From any place on the ice, Harry Stecher wins the face-off. 6. Chris Lloyd waits for his turn to get out on the ice. 7. The team gets together before going on the ice. 8. Both players aim for their main opponent, the Referee. 9. Paul Abrahamson clears the puck to start a Falcon scoring drive. 46 Hey Kid Get A Haircut To the average Falcon Hockey fan, $1.25 can buy a night out during a dragging school week, an excel- lent choice of seating around the rink, and a guaran- teed night of fast-action hockey playing. After the spectator has paid his her admission, he gropes his way around the coliseum and up the stairs, sitting in Minnechaug ' s designated section. The piercing BUZZZZZZZZZ sound and the game begins. Hey kid, GET A HAIRCUT! Come on, Ref, what the @ $ % ( do you think you ' re doing? YOU, YOU, YOU, YOU, YOU (simulating a monkey-mat- ing call) are just a few of the tintillating sounds which emerge from the stands. The game is quick and capti- vating. The spectator is hypnotized with the Falcon ' s plays and maneuvers. Occasionally, the trance is interrupted by a gruff old man shining a blinding flashlight, motioning you to get your feet off the emp- ty chair in front of you. But the fans are quick to get back into the game. BUZZZZZZZZZZZZ the game is over whether we won or lost, the fans leave, wanting to come back for more. Varsity Hockey 7-10-1 Front Row- S. Bardwell, S. Mackintosh, G. Palm, H. Stecher, P. Abrahamson, B. May, D. Connor. Back Row-Coach Kennedy, T. Willson, J. Dorsey, K. Dor- sey, M. Szydlowski, M. Kozub, C. Lloyd, W. Reed, D. Costello. J.v. Hockey 8-10-0 Front Row-D. Smith, R. Dorsey, S. Hesser, R. Vierthaler, G. Rancerati, M. Mazur, G. Brochu. Back Row-S. Abrahamson, D. Vierthaler, D. Verani, J. Brayton, G. Wuerthele, P. Worthington, S. Hamner, T. Snow, K. Reddington, Coach Kibbe. 1. Dennis Costello and Steve Bardwell: a difficult screen to score through. 2. Abrahamson readies himself for a pass f rom center ice. 3. Kevin Dorsey steals the puck and heads back to the Eagle net. Varsity Skiing 10-2-0 K. Wezniak; K. Blomberg; J. Rahilly; B. Marchand; M. Searles; P. Zeckhausen; D. Swain; Coach Mina; C. Boyer; G. Rahilly; P. De- laney; C. Shay; J. Carrigan. Missing: M. Carlson; B. Lis; T. Labine; K.. McGrady (mgr.); D. Swain (mgr.) Too Modest? No one could accuse the boys ski team of being too modest. We ' re a strong team. Everyone on the team is good. To be that good the boys have to endure both school practices and snow practices. In school we run up and down stairs and lift weights, says Doug Swain. Kevin Blomberg talks about practice on the snow, We work on different slalom courses, take times, work on starts and approaches. The boys admit that they can ' t take all the credit for the team ' s success. Marty Searles and Kevin Blomberg agree on the subject of the coaching of the team. Mr. Mina is really good. He is fair to everyone and does a good job. When the boys leave Mt. Tom after a win, there are various ways of celebrating. We go to McDonalds and have a great time. We all ask the waitress for Super Bowl Books at the same time. We get really rowdy in the van and throw things around. Not only are they modest they are also quite reserved. 1. 3 year Varsity, Jim Rahilly, takes a break to ski on lus own 2. Speed demon Gary Rahilly, hustles down for a good time. 3. Junior Kevin Blomberg, eyes the upcoming gate. 4. Planting lus pole in prepci.ilion lor a turn is Doug Swain. 5. Paul Zeckhausen displays good form as In- ru-.us the next gate. 48 The Team Is Great The team is great! We ' re like one big family. Mr. Deely is like the father of the whole team. The closeness that Debbie Orton was talking about might relate to the fact that to get to their meets the girls have to crowd into the van with all their equipment. The van is filled with food and the radio is blasting. One of the best parts of being on the team is that everyone ' s personality comes out. In order for the team to do well, the girls have to be both physically and mentally prepared. Kathy McGranaghan thinks about the course and turns the music way up. Karen Ryan eats Oreo cookies with Double Stuff. Diane Mammarelli takes the direct approach, The best way to get psyched? Go out and ski. After the girls win they get real rowdy or get super hyper at Mc Donald ' s. Usually, they do both. Bed Of Roses? Where would the Lone Ranger be without Silver or Roy Rogers without Trigger? Horses have played a large part in all our lives both in history and literature. For some stu- dents at Minnechaug, horses have been more than just a bedtime story called Black Beauty. They have been a part of their growing process. The love of horses must be in a rider ' s blood. Katie Leary used to watch her sister take lessons and was so taken by it that she put a saddle on a wooden fence and pretended to ride. Two other horse lovers, Lori Usher and Sarah Dunklee, were attracted to the animals when they were both very young. As a child Sarah inherited her mother and sister ' s love for horses. Lori ' s mother had a horse and Lori has liked them ever since I can remember. The kids that own horses in Wilbraham and Hampden usually ride them in fields or on trails unless they ' re lucky enough to have their own ring. Owning a horse isn ' t always a bed of roses like some television commercials would like us to believe. People who have horses aren ' t always riding through a field of wavy, golden wheat on a white stallion. The part not too many of us think about is the cleaning of the stable. Katie Leary explains her feelings, It ' s the worst part. I dread it. But then as an after thought, It ' s worth it. There ' s an old prophecy that goes, if you fall off a horse you have to get right back on. The people who use that statement probably don ' t know the feeling first hand, but Lori Usher does. There were a few times during the winter she has had to bail off when her horse slipped on some ice. The day before Sarah Dunklee was going to show her horse, she fell off and Varsity Girls Skiing 10-2-0 Front Row: B. Tucker (capt.). Middle Row: K. Dernavich; K. Loftus; A. McGranaghan (capt.); D. Mammarelli; B. Sitnik; D. Orton. Back Row: L. Pokorny; K. McGranaghan; S. Goguen; R. Lis; S. Bradley; S. Tychsen; J. Dahkle; Coach Deely; S. Davis; K. Ryan. Missing: K. Wilson (mgr.) mm IHV MH ■Hi I w m the horse fell back on top of her. She came away with a few bruises, but the next day she was right back in the ring. The dangers of horseback riding cannot come close to the plea- sure horses give their owners. One of Lori ' s most memorable experiences was her first ride on Echo, a horse she trained her- self. It was a big accomplishment. I felt really good. Katie took her horse swimming. She rolled in the water for a while until she got used to it. Then Katie got on her, when Sassy couldn ' t reach the ground it felt like a merry-go-round. Which just goes to show you can lead a horse to water but you can ' t make him drink (or swim whatever the case may be.) 49 Tip Their Hats There was a new addition to the boy ' s swim team this year. Diane Robinson joined the team as a diver who, inci- dently, has to compete with her brother Don who is also a diver. Before every meet the team performed its famous dog barking song. For good luck the boys wear different hats. Tom Pollard for instance wears a cowboy hat. Rat tails are also prevelant around the pool. Not everybody likes the swim team, espe- cially opposing teams who put out contracts on the boys towels and hats. Through all the fun and joking around everyone was pleased with the team ' s effort. The team did well this year, everybody swam and dove up to our expecta- tions. 1. A concerned Scott Riddle looks on as a teammate finishes his race. 2. Swimming a fast backstroke, co-captain Kendall McCarthy leads the pack. 3. Jeff Kerr glides through the water in his event, 100 yd. backstroke. 4. Sophomore Frank Grillo finishes his last lap of the 500 yd. freestyle. 5. Steve Powers glances at his brother ' s diving scores. 6. Taking a much needed breath, Tom Pollard finishes his breast- stroke turn in the 200 Individual Medley. , V fcll MM S . W 4 d I 4 Shoveling? Varsity Boys Swimming 9-6-0 Front Row: K. Zimmerman; A. Bercovici; J. Shea; D. Robinson; C. Miller (capt.); C. Powers; K. McCarthy (capt.); T. Terrill. Second Row: J. Irla; M. LaChapelle; T. Pollard; D. Robinson; S. Riddle; C. Rugg; M. Allan. Third Row: J. Kerr; K. Ingraham; J. Garber; F. Grillo; J. Murphy; S. Payor; T. McLaughlin; K. Mack; Back Row: Coach Miller; G. Lasonde; T. McGuill; D. Gartner; S. Powers; J. Kibbe, J. Tarbell; Coach Winston 1. Number three diver, Don Robinson, per- forms a pike dive. 2. John Shea counts laps in the 500 free. 3. Num- ber one man in the but- terfly, Tom Pollard, races to victory. 4. Ken- dall McCarthy takes a warm down after a hard 500 free. Contrary to popular belief, there is an addition to our basic list of outdoor winter sports of skiing, sledding, skating, and toboganning. As a matter of fact, most everyone already participates in this com- mon sports. The sport involves minimal cost and maximum exercise, and people have to travel no farther than the front yard when they want to prac- tice. What is it? SHOVELING! Shoveling involves no more than just moving snow from one designated area to another. There are no official rules or regulations for this sport, except to be aware NOT to shovel snow into an area someone else has already shoveled. Also, be careful NOT to swing the shoveled snow into someone ' s face. The equipment needed for shoveling is very ba- sic. All that is necessary is a shovel. (I recommend the aluminum brand). Dress in the same way you would for sledding and or skiing, emphasizing warmth — not fashion. There is a definite technique for shoveling which consists of the following: (note: this is geared for right-handed people . . . ) Place left foot in front and right foot about 11 inches away from the left. Shift weight onto left foot and push the shovel into the snow. Be careful not to dig too deep, or one might strike oil . . . the oil stained on the driveway, that is. After the snow is on the shovel, lift shovel up and pull back. Heave AWAY from the driveway, walk- way, or whatever. After the snow has been heaved, shift weight onto right foot and repeat process. No- tice the waist action. This is very good exercise for the trunk and arms. If snow is wet and heavy, be sure to take a little of the white stuff at a time, or the back muscles might strain. This sport is usually practiced soon after a bliz- zard or snowstorm. In addition, many people lose interest in the sport after about an hour of deter- mined shoveling. Shoveling can easily be confused with snow-plowing or snow-blowing. These are shoveling-related sports and should NOT be con- sidered shoveling. So, be cool. SHOVEL SNOW! 51 1. A pensive Craig Powers, claps for fellow divers. 2. With a strong stroke, Mike LaChappelle swims the 200 freestyle. 3. Diane Robinson jokes with one of the scorekeepers. 4. Jeff Kerr swims superb backstroke in the 200 medley relay. 5. Kevin Ingraham sports his hat, a tradition on the Minnechaug team. 6,7,8. In this series, divers Craig Powers, Don Robinson, and John Shea, show style in their individual dives. 52 1. With grace and smoothness, Kim Do- lecki performs on the balance beam. 2. Sue Chapin concentrates on grabbing the upper bar as she demonstrates her skill on the unevens. 3,4,5, Sue Chapin shows her skill, balance, and execution as an all around competitor for the girl ' s gymnastics team. 6. Sandy Stirton per- forms the ballet part of her routine on floor exercises. 7. Beginning to move from the high bar to the lower bar, Cheryl Bond starts her routine on the unevens. 8. Junior Bea Siebert finishes up a back walkover on the balance beam. 9. Paula Moody sets up for her dismount on the uneven bars. 53 r 1. Senior Cheryl Bond, swings through, about to move up to the upper bar on the unevens. 2. Performing a handstand on the unevens. Sue Chapin demonstrates perfect form. 3. A great asset to the team. Junior Kim Dolecki sets to finish up her beam routine. 4. Judy Kasper moves slowly, but with agility, as she contin- ually increases the score of her own record each time she competes. 5. Another competitor on the beam, Sandy Stirton practices her routine. 6. Sophomore Joy Wolcott concentrates on per- forming a stoop, on the vaulting horse. 7. Ju- nior Paula Moody sweeps to the lower bar in her unevens routine. 54 - i HMMiW— m. Spirit And Hard Work If you walked into the new gym between 2:30 and 5:00 on any winter, weekday afternoon, you ' d prob- ably hear shrill squeals of excitement mixed in with shrill squeals of monkey calls (alias Sue Chapin). If you ventured even further, you ' d see female contor- tionists tumbling, flipping, and twisting themselves in all sorts of positions. This is the girls ' gymnastic team at work. The year has been one of the best for Minne- chaug, says captain Priscilla Blodgett, which was highlighted by sophomore Sue Chapin, breaking the beam record, peg-leg Kim Dolecki scoring highly on the uneven bars, and seniors Missy Grill and Cheryl Bonzo Bond, adding strength to the team. The girls not only worked hard individually, but they worked hard as a team- a team which broke a new school record of 95.90 for a team total . Along with tough practices and challenging meets, the girls al- ways managed to find time for fun! Whether it was laughing at a framed broken fingernail of an opponent coach, or joking with a stuffed monkey-mascot, the team always found something to keep the spirit up. And spirit was what the team was all about. Girls Gymnastics 10-1-0 Front Row: P. Blodgett (capt.); M Grill; C. Bond. Middle Row: K Sheehan, M. Shirley, S. Therrien M. Sitnik, S. Shaw, D. Collins, A Cannell. Back Row: S. Chapin, B Siebert, L. Veto, S. Stirton, J. Wol- cott, J. Kasper, K. Dolecki, P. Moody, P. McNulty. 1 1. Sue Chapin demonstrates her skill with a front aerial. 2. Captain Priscilla Blodgett, a big contributor to the team by continually scoring high in all events. 3. Sandy Stirton performs a hext on the vault with perfect form. 4. With spirit and enthusiasm, Lisa Veto works hard on her floor exercise routine. 5. Mary Ann Shirley starts off with a front handspring. 6. Sandy Stirton adds beauty and grace to floor exercises. 55 56 1. Junior Jim Ross, competitor on floor ex. and side horse, practices his side horse routine before the meet. 2. Senior Co-Captain Dave Grassetti demonstrates a well executed V-seat. 3,4,5. Phil Caynor, a top man on the rings, performs with excellence. 6. Kurt Trevallion holds an L with great concentration. 7. Barbra Flathers, a mgr. of total dedication. 8. Concentration and skill, two impor- tant factors needed to make Bruce Francis ' routine on the rings a suc- cess. 9. Kurt Trevallion does it again. Total Body Control The gym quiets to a silent hush as the judge signals for the program to begin. The gymnasts perform their routines — each exercise taking only a few minutes to com- plete . . . and years to perfect. Gymnastics combines a sense of total body control with smooth rhythm and agility. Through pa- tience and determination a gymnast must create a unified and original routine using individual moves. This year, the Boys ' Varsity Gymnastics Team, lead by captains Paul Lemieux and Dave Grassetti, performed in one of the best seasons Minnechaug has seen in a long time. Coach Sawyer brought the team from almost last place to one of the top teams in Western Mass. The team was highlighted by the Gaynors ' constant fight for first place on rings, Shawn Courtney ' s spirit, and Byron Wolcott manuevers on the horse. Paul notes that gymnastics is prob- ably the hardest sport to master that this school has to offer. It involves more than just difficulty. It requires risk, execution, and originality. 9 ft ft A Smmam Boys Gymnastics 3-3-0 Front Row-E. Byron; J. Wolcott; K. Gaynor; D. Grassetti; P. Le- mieux; P. Gaynor; O. McGettrick. Middle Row-D. Frederic; B. Fran- cis; M. McGaunn; D. Berinson; S. Dodd; M. Dodd; S. Courtney; K. Trevallion; Back Row-Coach Saw- yer; B. Flathers (mgr.); D. Wil- liams (mgr.); S. Swenor; D. Proth- roe; A. Wytas; S. Williams; S. St. Germain (asst. coach). Missing: J. Ross; C. Babineau; D. Fritz; R. Smith; S. McGaunn; T. Stevens. 1. The Gaynor brothers, two strong con- tributions to the team, show their skill and dexterity on the rings. 2. Bruce Fran- cis watches with interest as another gymnast performs. 3. Kurt Trevallion demonstrates strength and form; two key ingredients of good gymnastics. 4. A strong asset to floor exercise, Paul Le- mieux, shows perfect form. 5. Phil Gaynor holds an L with great determi- nation. 58 I.  _• 1. Scott Dodd, a new addition to the team, dis- plays an L on the rings with good form 2. Relaxed with total control, Eric Byron delicately swings into perfect scissors. 3. Starting his rou- tine off with a cast into some giants , Owen McGettrick performs perfectly. 4. Jeff Wolcotl finishes his routine with a few full leg circles. S. Paul Lemieux warms up on the parallel bars. 6. The most organized coach in the business Coach Sawyer stands and think , of the up-com- ing meet 7. Kurt Trevaillion with another per- fect handstand. ..lAMlU M .y P 0 }A AA k V V V lii V MW a wwuM r wima-wa aJ «Vll €w FwW V ' JI UNDERCLASSMEN 60 Abrahamson. S . Audette. D.; Barry P Barufaldi. K . Bean. B. Bishop. D . Booth. A. Bourgtt ' Brown. J Ainsworlh, R . B.il.lin.i I Battels. R Baltf, M . Beauregard. D . BlancharJ. ) Borden Boyer 1 Bureau, J Allyn. Ci Barton. D.. Bauer. L , Beck. 1 K Bortolus-, V Brainerd. t , Busha. M . Allyn. D.; Bergeron. R , Blombetg. K.. Bosch. | lie. | . Bullet. K. Anderson. K . Birkhaeuser. D.. Boldui V Boucher 1 Brig) Bytne. L . Arabik. Ci Boulanger. A . Btochu. C , Caltcnln. M Ardolino. M.. Asian- K Bourn Btoutllaid J ( anry. C . Atkinson, P , Atkinson, D. k m. m I ft ;, J: Cantalini, I- . Cloutier, C. Capaccio, L ... Cloutier, P.; Carlson, M.; Cochran, S. Castelli, L.; Coffey, J.; Chambers, B.; Colitti. J.: Claing, P.; Collette, R„ Clark, S. Collins, C; Collins, D.; Conway, T.; Cooley, R.; Coote. C ; Copeland, D.; Corey, P.; Cote, C. Courtney, M.; Covault, H.; Covault, H.; Coville, T.; Czaplicki, J. Davis, K.; Delaney, P.; Desantis, J.; Dorsey, R.; Douglas, L. Dowd, M.; Downes, C; Dragon, D. Driscoll, M.; Drumheller, M., Du Bour, C Dunn, P.; Dunscombe, E.; Dunsmoore, L. Duquette, J.; Duquette, J.; Eaton, M.; Ecker, J.; Ellard, L. : 61 62 Fabtan, B . Figoni, C; Cetchcll. N.; Coodnow, W,. Craves, K , Hahn. K.. Hartin, K Heffernan, C . Horton. E , Fanat, L . Fitzgerald, L , Gibson, R„ Cogue n, R , Greco, R.; Hale. A. ; Harly. C. Henningven, J . Howland. T . Farrcl, D.; Foliansbee. W. ; Cladu, B„ Cordon, W . Grundttrom, 5.; Hamer. M.; HuriotU, P Hermance, L., Hulberl. W. Farrington, J., Fontaine, D.. Cneda, J. ; Govoni, C; Gurecki, R., Hammond, B . He ver, S ; Huntington. L Fasth, M„ French, M„ Gocbal. C. Grande, J.; Curney, A. Harris, S ; Hilt. S. Hurley. E . Fergason, D .; Callaghcr, M.; Hinch, S . Huichinion. V Fegley, K..; Canbian. L , Hnatow, D, Hutchison. C . Ferrier, C; Gartner, D.; Holden. K , Jacek. D . Fife. J. Cary, R Holiday. P Jatk on. V FRESHMAN POOL There ' s nothing quite like the vivid and explicit memories of freshman pool. I remember how we slinked into the locker room more petrified than curious. Classmates were all over stripping off their clothing and fumbling with bath- ing suits and towels. None of us knew what to expect. We just did what we were told and lined up along the poolside, shivering from a mixture of nerves and lack of clothing. Roll call came first and lasted only minutes before we dove into that pool of a greenish tint and sub-degree temperature. Back and forth; up and down we swam the lengths of the pool never able to hear the teacher, but always managing to be kicked in the face. The water gradually became warmer, but never seemed to lose its sea-green color or chlorine fragrance. Before we knew it, the bell rang marking nine minutes of relief and rush. We freshmen fish jumped out of our tank, red-eyed and wrinkled, into luke-warm showers and freezing locker room stalls. The race was on. We peeled off our sopping bathing suits and squirmed into toasty-warm clothes, which stuck and clung to every inch of flesh. Towels were thrown everywhere but where they should have been and bathing suits were hung like Christmas stockings. Combs raced through masses of drip- ping, tangled hair as the final bell rang. The door opened and we paraded out of the locker room and dripped to our next class.  acquinet, L.; Johnson, K.; Katsanos, R.; Kerstetter, S.; Kokoszyna, L.; Kubik, J., La France, A.; Laurino, J.; Leard, H obson, G. Jordon, A.; Keddy, J.; Kibbe, B.; Koncitek, J.; Kullberg, J. ; Lamotte, T.; Lavalley, L.; Leard, H Kalogeras, A.; Kellner, P.; Kibbe, J.; Kroll, D.; Labine, T.; Langone, L.; Law, J.; Leard, H Kane, K.. Kellner, J. Knadler, W. Krzanik, K. Ladue, C. Lasonde, G.; Laware, D. Leary, E. 63 64 Lcblond, M , i iltorln, D.; M.ityolt. B., M. i.iil.uul S McCuill I Mclbouim- M Leduc, C . Lovcll. A . Ma ur. M . Mi t ..lunn s McHugh, I ■ i P i emon i Lowmjn, D., Mayer, J , McGcc. T . McLaughlin k Mt-liJi.tn K Lcnnan 1 1 Lucek, M. McCarthy, J , McGredy K Ml glide, M Men i Leonard. L . Luksi McClelland. P McCrith K cl I MerigUn, 1 Leone, J , M.mJuliiu 1 McCormick, B.. Libby. M .; Merchesftuul, J McDonald K Lindahl. A.. Marion, M McDonald K Liquori, J Martin, ) McDonald. L M.i nil D. Merrill I Merrill, M , 1 : ■ Mllblei I Mlllci I M Moort, M III, C; Moirlti s ■ n R i. s Morterty ■ Mi Moriarty, K.; Normoyle, B.. Orciuch. P. : Panaia, K.: Paulhus. E.; PhancuF. M.; Podgorski, L.; Poulin, N R«ad, K.; Reardon, R Norwood, K.; Orland, D.; Paradis, M.; P«k, A.; Phillips, Y.; Poissant, S.; Powers, S. Orszulak. K..; Papesh, D,; Pederzani, D.: Pinel, S„ Pokorny, L; Protheroe, D.; Reny, L.; Muir, E. : O ' Brien, B.: Ort, J., Parker, D„ Pcrusse, E.; Plante, C; Polley, L; Quill, 5.; Richard, D. Munroe. R. O ' Connell. C; O ' Shaughnessy, J. Palon, L. Pezza. J. Plugge, R. Potter, L. Rainey, L. Richard, R. Richter, C; Riley. D.; Neil, S.: OConner, B. : Pacosa, P.; Nestor, M.; Ogoley, D,; Page, E.; Nompluggi, L OHagan, M. ; Palmioli, L, Normandeau, D. O ' Keefe, J. 65 RfiiP ' 9. h 66 Rojch. D .. Rolh. C; s,,,J.ik. R . S.inlullo, A.; Schubach. R . Sccor. B. Shatpr. B. Slbllll Smith, T. Robison, K.. Roy. L; S.imblc, K.: Sitter. L.; Schwcndcnmann. D . Servidia 1 Shaw. K . s.b.l,.. 1 Smola, K . Rogers, M . RtlMell. D.. N.imt.i 1 Scarpclli 1 Scoll. D.. ' vlnn. P Shaw. S : Simondv D.. Sptcht. B. Romano, M. Ryan c Sanders, L Schafrr k Scoll. T Sharlow. J. Shay. C . M.cch.m i Shlily M s.imk. M , ■ ll k skmnri ( sir, lb 1 Smilb 11 Smilh. D Slewril (. Slrvrn . T Sloll. 1 Stolk, k Slon . S. Allen, T. Crossman, G. Donahue, D. Guertin, S. Hannoush, G. Jones, R. Kendrick, E. Kober, K. Mason, J. Pellelier, R. Woodard, D. Wytas, A. Stone, K.; Strepka, K.; Struzziero, J.; Stusick, M.; Suertin, S. Sullivan, M.; Swain, D.; Swenor, S.; Talbot, J. Tamsey, J.; Tarbell, J.; Teschendorf, J.; Tibbets, S. Therrien, S.; Thibeault, D.; Thibeault, D.; Thomas, E. Thomas, G.; Thompson, D,; Thorpe, S.; Uihlein, K.; Vance, K.; Veideman, R.; Verani, D.; Vesel. S. Vierthaler, D.; Voight, C. Wawrzyk, J.; Weingartner, D.; Welch, J.; Wild, L; Wilkinson, D.; Willey; J.; Williams, S Wissig, K.; Wisnewski, S.; Witkop, C; Wolford, D.; Woods, M-; Zeckhausen, T.; Zorzi, G. 67 ■r t ' ilk ■ , rf Ahafi ' lv. 68 Albcrtson, E.; Avery, B.; Babineau, C; Ballou, T.; Barrett. J . Bcd.wd, 1 Bluonnettf, L , Braylon, J.: Bromley, D , Allen. A.; Aykanian, S.; Baton, T.. Barker. S., Barry, K ; Beaulieu, M , Boldu. B Brennan. E .. Biooi i Allen. T.. BalUrd, D.; Birkhuff, T Batista. M . Borenson, D.; t i ■ ■ r .. 1 . mil ' • Kfi-nnan, ) . Brouilcllc. M Anderson, E.; Beck. W . Bergeron, C; Bo-.wnrth. B . BftMtttt. D.. Bugboc, J . Anderson, K.; Belli, D. Billon. L. Bouldm er. W , Bnand. P , Bu K t- Anderson, K.; Boyrr 1 Hnnn. B . Burgttf, B . Andrews, K., Brantonnier. A. Hr- In. ] Builand, S.; Andre, T.; Ashe, B.; Auchlcr, L. Burnor, S.; Carrigan, J.; Collins, M.; Covault, S.; Burns, P.; Cauley, M.; Condon, J.; Cox, D.; Butta, J.; Chapin, S.; Connell, A.; Crawford, K. 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Lovcll, P.; Lovell, M.; Leveling, B,. Lownun, L ; LucAt, C . M. cC.inncll, J., Mack, K.; Mack. T-; M.k Klnloth s I C; Mjhjim M M. nmv ( Mjntis, C. Markell M M..tli ' V, I M.itKiru, N . M... i ' Md tffrey M McCarthy, T. MtClflUnd. F . McCol lough J McEjihron. S., McFarUnd, I , M.t.junn. M Ma .u.ll. D, MvKrnn.) I McLiuphlin, T , McNjughton. D McNultv P Mr K j M - V Mtttgtf M MikkoU S Miller, M.; Moriarty, M.; Mulcahy, N. ; Nestor, T.; O ' Brien, D.; Orszulak, )., Panai, B.; Quill, D.; Roundy, D.; Morris, E.; Munn, G.; Nietupski, R.; O ' Connor, W.; Orton, D.; Paulhus, E. ; Rahilly, G.; Read, T.; Mitus, P.; Morris, W.; Murphy, J,; Niquette, J.; ODonnell, T.; O ' Shea, K.; Payer, S.; Reddington, K.; Rust in, D.; Morehouse, L.; Mukai, P.; Murray, R.; Normandeau, D.; Ogonowslci, D.; Ouelette, J.; Pelletier, L.; Riddle, G.; Ryan, K.; Moreau, S.; Muir, D.; Nealy, C. Normoyle, T. O ' Keefe, K. Ouimette, R.; Pain, F.; Painter, B. Perman, C; Perusse, R.; Pirog, G.; Pothul, D.; Prouty, V. Rivenburgh, A.; Roach, G.; Roberts, S. ; Robinson, D.; Rochford, M. ; Sakowski, D. Salerno, L.: Sallade, C; Sanderson, T Scarpelli, J. 73 PROJECT ACT Gym was never like this. Kids, boys and girls alike, dressed in old jeans and sweatshirts creeping across a cable twenty feet in the air like members of Barnum And Bailey. Project Act is not an ordinary gym class. Emotions run from fun to fear. After doing warm up excercises in a circle, the girls jump on the guys ' backs and start chicken fights. Each girl hoping that none of their opponents have long finger- nails that could be classified as weapons. When the fights are over the kids are scrunched together into a group and tied up with a rope. Now walk in a straight line. That ' s one way to learn to cooperate as well as get to know each other. As time goes by the initial fear wears off and all the kids begin to feel comfortable with each other. No more ques- tions like, Are we going to be embarrassed? Soon the activities that allow them to let their feet touch the ground are over and the high stunts begin. Today we are going to walk across that log? Where, up there? Are you kid- ding? You ' re not going to get me up there.! Eventually everyone sees that there ' s nothing to be afraid of, it ' s as safe as walking through the halls when the lunch bell rings; maybe even safer. Anticipation of an event is usually worse than the event itself. Project Act is new and it takes some getting used to. But when it ' s over it ' s the kind of thing people look back on and are glad they experienced. They ' ll remember the feeling of accomplishment they had when they made it up the inclined log without falling and the pride they felt when their trip across the cable was over. After all, how many times does one get a chance to walk twenty feet in the air held only by a rope? itf 9 ' 9 ' ffi8 Schmidt, C.i Scibelli, A.. Short, S . Ski vni.ir (. m I . ni v Smith, K Spcchl S Stioshine, L Swvnor, M Schnepp, W . Scott, M , Sicnko. 1 1 Skimpton, H Slojt. K Smob. K Squln l ■ i,t- i Schoolcraft, A Se r , K . Simpson. C.j Skuinik, ) , Smith D Snow. T . Sternberg 1 5ulliVM D Tamvry, P ScUfani I I Sherman. M ., Sini c lchi, J . Si. Denis, p Smith A Sp«rl I Stretn Sullnjf, 1 . Tancrail C Thrill- n I ' Tibrn P 74 Tousignant, P.; Trute, M.; Tyberski, K.; Vignone, G-; Wcntworth, S.; Whiltier, P.; Williams, B Tozier. C; Tryln, K..; Usher, L.; Voorhis. D.; Wezniak. S.; Wikar, H.; Williams, B Tracy, K.: Turner, S. VanAmsterdam, J ; Warner, K.; Wheeler, T-; Wilbur, J.; Wilson, T; Troie, C. Tychsen, S. Vesel, J. Welsh, E. White, S-; Wild, V. Witkup, B. PHOTO SHY Brown, P. Lewis, C. -Chichakly, R. Merrill, S. Cochran, R. Moriarty, M. Daigneault, K. Novotney, D DcValle, G. O ' Neil, D. Dowd, P. Ryan, D. Fusco, C. Siuda, M. Garvey, T. Smith, K. Haverly, L. Walt, R, Levakis, S. Wolfe, P. 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Byam, L.; Carlson, E.; Chmura, G.; Collins, K. ; Courtney, R.; Dangleis, T.; Davis, S.; Desautelle, M., Devine, J.; Caliento, M.; Caron, J.; Chouinard, D.; Cooley, S.; Crawford, D.; Dansereau, B.; Day, W.; Desautell, M.; Dewolf, T.; Campbell, K; Carr. M.; Christian, D.; Cormier, M.; Croteau, K..; Davis, L. Deputy, J. Devalle, K. Dickie, J.; Campbell, K.; Carter, R. Cianflone, T.; Cote, C; Dahlke, J.; Dickinson, M Cambo, P.; Cerulli, J. ; Ciocci, D.; Coupe, C. Dallas, B. Dionne, J.; Cannamela, J.; Chambers, E.; Clark, M.; Dogan, H.; Carlson, D. Chambers, P. Cloutier, L. Dolecki, K.; Donati, J.; Donnelly, J. 77 78 Donoghue, M . Eaton. C; Fjslh, R.. Frederic, M.; Garten, P.; (.oyer, J . Guthrie. M . Hawley, D . Hut. hmton, S„ Doughwright, D.; Eclter. M . Fcrrjnii. J . Gagnc, B Garvcy. C: Graff. G , ( .V... J , C.. Mealy. C .. Icllamo, J , Dubord. R., Engcl. Cj Fcrricr, S.; Galavattl L Gatchcll, 5. 1 Ira ■•■in, C. H.inn.Hi-h. P. Hebcn K Irving, B . DuBour. D. Engcl. C; Flotio, M. ( ..ill.uu M Getchtl!, D. Gray, D„ Haraaymlw, . Hellyjr. M . Jonrv J . Duffy. K... Engel. C ; Forlicr, N. ( ..itihi.in l CHIN I Gnu, B . HjiIhw L . Hm. C . Jordon. L . Duke, D.; f jbi.in, W , Forlini. R , Cirdell, C; Goodrr.iu I Grill, A. Harpti i Hilt. N. Joy. A . Dufresnc, L. F t ,i m 1 leH, C. Could. W . t triawold, A . Harrh 1 Holllday, K. Kji oyaniukla, I Duquette, J,, f r.m. iv, N .. Cordii ' Gouvjn, L . • j. A . H mh H Houghton, J . Kacurul ■ v - Duquette, E., Frederic, D., Cirri -.on, D.. Gouvm. L , ( iuarrers, Haulotla, I Hul-ttiim. M , K-isper. | _ t: ■■■ v ._ - ' v v fl LICENSES The day finally arrived for little ole me to hit the road! I slid into the driver ' s seat of a Chevy- Nova with an air of coolness and pretended calmness. I searched for my seat belt and fum- bled it around my waist, and in my mind, went down the list of preliminary precautions I had so faithfully learned in class: Ignition . . ON, check. Gas . . 3 A full, check. Seat . . moved up, check. Mind . . ready and functioning, check. Reflexes . . quick and — As I peered through the rear view mirror, vi- sions of previous drivings raced through my head; memories of rolling stops, amber lights, arguments, TOO fast, TOO slow, TOO this, TOO that, and especially my father ' s cliche, Do as I say, not as I do. All these things — amplified ten times — topped off my already bad day, after school headache, nightmares of tomor- row ' s Math test, and the bitter anxieties of the first time out. My hand pulled the shift down as the light read REVERSE, and I gently pressed the gas. NOTHING HAPPENED! My confused, panic ridden mass of thoughts were interupted with, Ah, I think you ' d go a lot farther if you released the emergency brake. My body sank, my face burned. Oh yes, of k course. ftmm A Katsanos, B.; Kayer, ].-, Kerney, C-; Keith, D.; Kemp, R.; Kiley, K. ; Kibbe, S-; King, C; Kirk, J. Kissinger, L.; Kullberg, A.; Kokoszyna, M., LaChapelle, M Kret, P.; Lacross, N.; Kubik, T. ; Laflamme, L.; Kubik, S. Lafleur, S.; Law, S.; Lavinie, M.; Lambert, T. Lamontagne, L.; Lasonde, R.; Lavelle, S.; Leard, W. Leary, S.; Lee, R. ; Lefebvre, P.; Leonard, C; Leone, S.; Lesniak, D.; Levesque, J.; Lindsay, V.; Lis, R.; Lively, M.; Llovd, C; Lofius,K.; Lemon, J,; Lovell , D. ; Lovrll, C. Loveiing, B.; MacCannell, L., MacKintosh, T. Mehaney, K.; Malzenski, M.; Mammarelli, D 79 80 M.in ! T May ' Ii nard, 1. . Minc-i 1 Motley. D . Murphy M . .nil ' I ll M ■... H D. ; Mi ormick, R Merrill i Mum -.- I Muir. i Murphy, 1 ton 1 (  ' Brien 1 0 5h« K Marion M McD maid, 1 Moody P Mullrn 1 1 Murphy S Nictl i ' Burn M P K r B 1 ■ ■ Merrill, W.; Mo ■ ■ B Mun i ' ' . 1 Nirltn leil T Panala Mason 1 McCuill. C . Mcrwin P ■ i 1 n P ■ n ki, M Pain Mason, 1 inn, P.; ■ |i ■ Massida i Mi • 1 Parade S D : Mclboui Piazzo 1 Martin S Millei 5 ■ ■ Perrone, R.; Powers, R.; Reynolds, K..; Rosinski Piligian, L.; Pratle, L. ; Richter, S.; Ross, P.; Plugge, G-; Rackliffe, J.; Riddle, S.; Ross, J.; Podgorski, L.; Rademaker, M.; Robinson, D.; Ross, L.; Pollard, T.; Rahilly. ).. Rodrigues, R-; Roth, W Ponath, K.; Rapisarda, C; Poulin, M.; Read, P.; Powers, P.; Reardon, M.; Powers, R. Reed, W.; Roy, S.; Rugg, C; Ryan, K. Sallade, C; Salerno, L. Sampson, L.; Schubert, P.; Sidor, L.; Stecher, L.; Sanders, L.; Searles, M.; Siebert, E.; Steen, P.; Savoie, J.; Setian, S.; Silvernail, P.; Stiles, S.; Sazama, A.; Sharpe, A.; Simonoko, M.; Stirton, S.; Schnare, M.; Sheehan, G.; Sitnik, E.; Stotarik, K.; Shepardson, L.; Slade, J.; St.Pierre, J.; Sherman, K.; Smith, L.; Struzziero, E Southworth, L.; Sullivan, J.; Stark, C; Sullivan, T. 81 82 Sundburg. A.; Tibbeti-. M . Vickowski. C; Wallon. K.. Williams. J Wll ,.n. T.; Wolfoid. R.. Swain, D.: TippeH. T.; Veimetlc, P.; Wark, |.; Williams. I). Wilson. D; Woodatd. S.. Sweeney. V.. Trevallion. k . Velo. L . Weslbfig. R . William 1 Wlllfon I Wuenhele. R Sweetman, C; Trimble, M.. VUII. H Weznial k Wilson. S : Witkop. K.; llrvsi, | Swilzei. W Tucker. B , Vicrlhalet, R . Whipple. L . Szczepanck, J.; Tufley. M ; Vigneault. T . Wilbui. K. Teed. E . Uihlein. S. Vilo. E . Thalacsin Valentin VonFlalern, N.. Thomas, D.; Veidcman. E ; Wallace. J . £ - B ) .. II mmm mmr—mm SENIORS On the following pages you will find a collection of faces, some familiar, some not. But that doesn ' t matter. What does matter and what is important is the fact that this is probably the last time you will ever see them. Some people may think that the class of ' 78 is no different than any other class. They ' re wrong! Every class is different because each one is made up of individuals with different attitudes and different personalities. This will be the last time that mixture will ever be together. 84 President-Chris Calvert Leadership is the key to success. Over the past four years the class of ' 78 has had a group of leaders that has brought us suc- cess. During our freshman year Chris Cal- vert, Tina Kronholm, Lisa Cambo and Paul Abrahamson gave us our first lesson in how to earn money through the sale of wrapping paper. The following year, Chris, Lisa, Tina and Joy Willson helped our cause by organizing a candy sale. When we were juniors, Tina, Chris, Joy and Priscilla Blod- gett increased our funds by holding a maga- zine drive. During our last year at Minne- chaug, Chris Calvert, Priscilla Blodgett, Ra- chel Siebert and Marty Szydlowski helped us to our goal with a turkey raffle and sen- ior work weekend. The culmination of the efforts of our class officers and advisors, Miss Bucknell and Mr. Petzold, is our graduation and all the special events that go along with it. The class of 1978 would like to thank all of its leaders for all they ' ve done. S Minnechaug grants us three things: - first, the serenity to accept things we cannot change, - second, courage to change the things we can - and third, wisdom to always be able to tell the difference. Phil Gaynor Far away, there in the sunshine are my highest aspirations. 1 may not reach them, but I can look up and see their beauty, be- lieve in them, and try to follow where they lead. -Louisa May Alcott (Donna Grogan) Vice President-Pris Blodgett Bound together for eter- nal life, the chains holding us together become long and more powerful. Each year adds a new and memorable link. As we, the class of 1978, leave Minne- chaug and journey off to seek new goals and adven- tures, the links of our chains will continue to hold together-never break- ing, just adding ana re- minding-reminding us of all which we shared togeth- er during these years. So, to those of us who will ven- ture off and to those who remain behind, good-luck. -Senya Bennett Ad visor-Mr. Petzold Thou shalt not die when thou leaves high school. Thou shalt go on and on because high school is not the end of life, but a stepping stone. -Mark Davis Four years are coming to an end, We may never pass this way again- Take care and notice who are your friends, Years from now you may not know them. -Mary Ellen Sparks Secretary-Marty Szydlowski 85 86 88 ROBERT L. BOURGET CAROLINE C. BOYER CYNTHIA L. BREHAUT ANTHONY T. BRIAND LAURIE BUONICONTI 89 90 DAVID CHOUINARD JOHN COLLINS CYNTHIA CONNELL DANIEL CONWAY DENNIS COSTELLO GORDON E. CLARK, JR. JOANNE CLARKE . . . ring . . . ring — ring . . . ring — Hello? Hi there! So, how ' s it going? Oh, hi! Not bad. What ' s happening? Bunch of us want to go out. Any good ideas? How ' bout Nathan ' s? Or Lakeside? I ' d get carded for sure! Let ' s pick an alternative route. Well, we could always go to ' the house ' and make our own party. Cops always swarm that place. How about the school parking lot? That ' s bush. Would you rather go to Friendly ' s? Don ' t get desperate. How Tjout a typical night at the Cinemas? Don ' t have any money. The Mall? I told you! I ' m lacking ' green paper ' ! Well, let ' s just go to the Pizza Pub . Kids are always there. O.K. Can you get the car? Are you kidding? I thought YOU could since YOU called. Parents are using it. What about the others? Can ' t anyone get the car? No — we all hoped you could. ... so, ah, any good movies on T.V. tonight? 1 fine Food Ice Cream j FullBreakfast 1 i 1 Mrs. Maskell surely must appreciate the fact that the library is the seniors ' favorite place to go during studies. 92 ANN THERESA CLEGG SHAWN COURTNEY NORMAN CROOKER, JR. PAUL J. CROWLEY CRAIG A. CUNNINGHAM CAREY J. DALTON MRpund Rouno EASTFIELD : a St « ALLEN DARLING JOY TO THE WORLD VISIT SANTA MALL OPEN HAM HP IV A, MARK P. DAVIS REBECCA CRAWFORD ERIC A. CROSSMAN DIANE CROZE STANLEY CZAPLICKI PAUL T. DELANEY 93 94 95 SUSAN C. ENGELS JOHN J. FIDALGO MATTHEW FISHER BARBARA FLATHERS KAREN A. FLODMAN If at first you don ' t succeed- cheat! It ' s better than wasting your time trying. -Greg Barnagian BETH ESTABROOK | R  |r v P T v A SB DAVID A. FARNHAM Have you heard the rumors that Fleetwood Mac is the fa- vorite rock group of our class? 96 97 LYNDA GADSBY KATHRYN E. GARBER KAREN R. GARDNER The senior class probably has a lot of good, clean fun watching its favorite television show, Soap. EDWARD GARIBIAN i L CATHERINE GARTNER BRIAN GARVEY CARL GATCHELL ROBERT L. GAUDETTE KENNETH C. GAYNOR 98 Fast hands have been the key to my success. It really helps when you ' re a juggler. -Eric Byron PHILLIP K. GAYNOR KATHRYN GEORGE MICHAEL GERRARD SUSAN L. GETCHELL RICHARD GOTTA 99 CATHY SUE GOTTSCHE MARIE K. GRECO MARY GRILLO DONNA L. GROGAN PETER GROVER I SHEILA GRAY MELISSA M. GRILL JODY L. GRISE HOOKER GROTH BRUCE HADLEY 100 MARGO HAGOPIAN LYNN HANSEN CINDY HARTIN JUDITH HARVEY ROBERT C. HATCH Being one of the 5.8 million working teenagers in America is not all that it ' s cracked up to be. In fact, it ' s more of a hassle than anything else. Oh, sure, you non-workers might envy those who bring home pay checks every Friday and get out of after school help because they have to work. You also might be hearing rumors that working is fun, exciting, and a great learning experience. Realistically, working IS work. It ' s getting up for an early morning A- block class after working from 6:00 to 10:00 P.M. and doing homework from 10:00 to ????? the night before. It ' s asking a week in advance to have Friday and Saturday nights off and then reading you were scheduled to work Thursday, F riday, and Saturday nights PLUS all day Sunday. It ' s missing the hockey games, the dances, the football games, and the plays, and then having everyone tell you how great they were and how you should have been there. It ' s constant bickering with your family on who-gets-the-car-tonight or who-has-to-pick-up- little-Johnny-from-work. It ' s thinking that you ' re earning $2.65 an hour when you ' re really earning about $2.35 after taxes. It ' s wanting to tell-off one of a thousand bitching customers just once . . . just once . . . ! It ' s sleeping until 11:00 A.M. on Saturday morning and remember- ing you had to work at 10:00 A.M. It ' s contending with a Sagittarian boss when YOU ' RE a Leo. It ' s . . . it ' s . . . definitely not worth it. SUSAN E. HAYN DAVID HALL CAROL G. HANSON JEAN HARTMAN RICHARD HARVEY ROBERT HELLINGER 101 102 SUZANNE M. JACEK MIKE T. JACKSON PATRICIA ANN JALBERT PETER JAMESON ROBERT CHRIS JERNIGAN If you are unhappy, it is prob- ably because you have so many thoughts about yourself and so few about the happiness of oth- MARRIANNE E. JOHNSON CAROLYN DEE JONES EDWARD T. JONES 4 KARENE D. JONES 103 104 No! It ' s not called Gra- vy Train. That ' s a dog food. It ' s called Ham- burg and Gravy, and it ' s a people food as well as our favorite school lunch to rank on. STEVENS E. KOZIOL The senior class ' s favorite place to go parking is the mountain, beautiful view and all. But then again, who ' s really looking at the view? KRISTINA L. KRONHOLM 4 DEBORAH A. KING NANCY ANN KING MAUREEN KIRBY SUSAN LESLIE KIRK MICHAEL KRZESIK 105 NANCY J. KUZNICKI SUZANNE LAFERRIERE SUSAN J. LAITRES KIM LAKE MARK R. LAMOTTE CINDY LABELLE If you love something very much, let it go FREE . . . If it never returns, it was never meant to be. If it does return, hold on to it forever. -Sue Zilewicz GARY A. LABELLE ftp: ANCY LABROAD CHRISTINE A. LEONE EDWARD LEYDEN KURT LITTLE HUGH JAMES LOMBARDI DARRYL R. LOUSTEAU NINA B. LEONE Hey, Sue! What ' s the matter? Nothing, why? Except for the fact that your hands are shaking, your eye is twitching and you keep biting your nails, no reason. I was just curious. Well, I don ' t know how you can be so calm. Aren ' t you waiting for an answer from some college? Oh, is that all that ' s bothering you? Is that all! Isn ' t it enough? My whole life depends on this. Aren ' t you exaggerating just a little? No, I am not. Look! I have been going to school for twelve years and working hard most of that time. Now it all depends on the answers I get from that college. You ' re really upset about this. When did you send in your application? Two days ago. The above conversation is a common occurence between any two seniors that are impatiently waiting for a college ' s reply. College applications range from as long as five pages to as short as a postcard. Some are blue and some are yellow. Some have easy questions like, name, address, or marital status. But, some ask the applicant to comment on a deep, profound statement they ' ve chosen such as, Write your own obituary as it would appear tomorrow in a newspaper or magazine of your choice. It ' s true that the process of filling out an application can be a frustrating experience, but four years from now as we accept our college diploma, we ' ll think back and laugh about all the unnecessary worries. We hope. MARY A. LEPLEY 108 BRIAN P. LUONGO LEE ANNE MAHAFFEY KAREN A. MANNING CHRYS MANTIS LINDA A. MARINARO DONNA MARIE MACK MATT MAHANEY LAURA MANNIX ROBERT K. MARCHAND KENDALL McCARTHY 109 There is nothing like a day of education. -Hooker Groth r — JEFFREY McCOLLOUGH ANNE McGRANAGHAN NANCY L. MclNTOSH VICKY M McMANN GINGER MacRAE DARCI M MELCHER no Ill RICHARD J. MURPHY ANN C. NESTOR CONSTANCE A. NICHOLS KAREN A. NIQUETTE MICHAEL NORMANDEAU f)0 fit ■ 1 1-4 H 7 - J i V 113 114 You win some, you lose some and some get rained out. -Abner Doubleday (Carolyn Jones) CRAIG POWERS JOHN F. PRZYBYCIEN MICHAEL K. QUIGLEY 115 TIMOTHY M. ROGERS JULIE SAFFORD VIRGINIA SAXE CaKOL SCHENK MIKE SCHMIDT TIM IAMES RYMASZ ELISA MARIE SATTLER FRANK SCARPELI.I ERIC SCHNARE :?; JILL SCHNEIDER 116 ROBERT F. SCHNEPP JANE ELLEN SCOTT CLAYTON E. SHAW CAROL SHEEHY THOMAS JOHN SICBALDI ■mf H HBMM ■M M ' Hey, Bob. Don ' t you have open campus now? Yeah. Why? I ' ve got a cancelled class and I was wondering where you go. If I want to study, I go to Caf. One, that way I can listen to the juke box. Why don ' t you go to thedibrary? I only go there : when I want to talk. lot of ' Wrong. When lip o ho V I either eat and watch television, o r sleep. When do you do your homework? In homeroom. I don ' t understand. Doesn ' t anyone go to the cafe- teria to eat or go to the library to study or go home and do homework? What? Are you crazy? Open Campus means free time to do what you want, not to do what you should. KENNETH SCHOTT LISA SEMLE 117 m, EDWARD SMITH MARY ELLEN SPARKS JOSEPH SPECHT HARRY D. STECHER LYNN STIRLEN Age doesn ' t matter unless it ' s cheese and wine. -Cindy Brehaut 118 LYNN A. STOEBER JAN MARIE STOLKI DAVID STRANGE CHERYL A. STROSHINE JEFF SULLIVAN M M ' s are our class ' s favorite candy. You know what they say about those cold green ones! 119 120 He who trims himself to suit every- body will soon whittle himself away. -Karene Jones - - Do not follow where the path may lead. Go, instead, where there is no path and leave a trail. -Thoreau (Nancy Mitus) ■: 1 j Jo 1 ■ _ji r. i ' ' ' ii Jim j si r V r B| ■■ffM H I jpfl r ■ ■L Mg Just be yourself and have a good time. -Rich Zolla KIRK A. VANCE CHRISTOPHER S. TRACY HOLLY TREVALLION CHRISTOPHER TROVAS JENNY TRUTE PAULA MARIE VANCE 121 NISHAN J. VARTANIAN STEPHEN WEATHERBEE MICHAEL R. WEBBER LINDA MARIE WELSH KAREN S. WHITE 122 123 BRIAN WITKOP STEPHEN WITKOP JEFFREY FRANK WOLCOTT FIRST ONE First born, first love, first cry in the night. First tooth, first measles, first chance to grow right. First snow, first Christmas, first mountain of toys. First grade, first learning, first sadness and joys. First camp, first friend, first recital in June. First party, first earrings, first dance coming soon. First blush, first date, first hint of a kiss. First beau, first heartache, first something amiss. First high school, first honors first game to be won. First ending, first beginning, first graduate first one. JAMES J. WOLSKI PATRICIA WOODS KEN F. WYTAS WAYNE B. ZAPATHA PAUL W. ZECKHAUSEN TAMMY ZEROOCIAN s-ww ' cia q! PHOTO SHY SENIORS JOSEPH BATES JOSEPH BERTHIAUME SHANE R. BOND TIMOTHY CASON GARY FIORE BARBARA GIBLIN ALLYN MacKAY THOMAS MASON PETER MATTHEWS SUSAN McNULTY DAVID OCONNOR JEFFREY OUELLETTE PETER PHILLIPS JUAN A. QUINTERO DEBRA SAMPSON LORI S. SMITH ANTHONY STARK JOSEPH WALT 4 This is the third and absolutely the last time I will graduate from high school. When my youngest daughter enters college this fall, an entirely new life will begin for her. She will have new goals, new interests .... a new beginning. And so will good ole ' Mom ' . Can you just imagine the elation .... the absolute SUPER feeling when the phone rings and it ' s for YOU????? Can you understand Dad ' s elation .... the absolute SUPER feeling when the phone bill arrives without a lengthy list of long-distance telephone calls????? Now I know it will take a bit of time to get used to NO Saturday 8:00 A.M. meetings in the parking lot for chorus rehearsals and catapult contests, and NO late-night endeavors to basketball games and hockey games. AND I know I ' m going to have to ' hang-in-there ' when the Clamour subscription still arrives telling me what my mother wouldn ' t and when the T.V. sparks and sputters its withdrawal symptoms. But when all is said and done ... to think that I am finally graduating from High School! I just can ' t believe it! I can have the keys to my car! And when I turn on the ignition, ' Fleetwood Mac ' won ' t be blaring. (Of course I won ' t have to fill-er-up so often since my little Dodge Dart won ' t be going to away football games and soccer games, or to the after-game hangouts of Mac- Donald ' s or Friendly ' s.) Yes, now that I am finally graduating, I ' ll have to admit a little bit of the ' kid ' in me will vanish, and I will have to ' grow up ' and face facts. Yes, I will HAVE to adjust. NO more will I have to throw the dinner in the oven when the ' late ' bus goes by .... or frantically turn on the radio dial AWAY from mellow WKSS to wild WHYN — or heaven knows where — just to listen to the NO SCHOOL ANNOUNCE- MENTS .... or drag out the old hoop skirts and even older tails for the latest One Acts. I will have to rely on the local news for the activities of our young people in town . . . the H.S. Newsletter I WILL MISS! So I admit. It isn ' t easy to graduate from Minnechaug. But, speaking as a parent, with all I have learned and with the great future ahead of me, I just can ' t go wrong. — Marguery J. Saxe LORI BARTOLUCCI CATHERINE COLLINS SUSAN A. ZILEWICZ KENNETH ZIMMERMAN GREGORY G. ZIRAKIAN RICHARD M. ZOLLA ALBERT C. LARIVIERE 4 125 SENIOR WORK WEEKEND ■- ' ■ . The Senior Work Weekend isn ' t all work. If it were, no one would show up, even though some people might consider raking an acre of leaves a little more than mere exercise. Somehow, the work weekend stretched to four weekends long. The work started early in the morning when the volunteers were told all they had to do was rake some leaves. No one said a word about the fact that the leaves covered Wilbraham Mountain. There were many ways to combat the tedious work. If the kids were lucky, they ' d find a customer who ' d serve refreshments. As Carol Dizer said, In between the hard times, we ' d have an acorn or leaf fight. Beth Bacon had her own way of getting relief from the hot sun. After a few hours of raking, we raced to the Pizza Pub. When the weekend was over, a lot of the kids echoed Carol ' s feelings. It was really rewarding to stand back and look at the spotless (and leafless) yard, even though our bodies were stiff and tired from the strenuous exercise. 126 a i f iraur ' In Memory Of . . Robert La Valley SSSt .■f  ;V ' ■«(« ■ - S fe. $« - | ; rt,i f irii ' .--V - , ' _ ;« %£ lite ' i ' • i Hgj ... i ■ - ■■■ ' -■ ■ -.■■-- :.; — ■-■■ J Yesterday he walked beside us, Today he walks within us; His smile touched our souls By which be is remembered And missed by all. -Caroline Boyer ' -y-,,.,,,.,, jft I was proud to be his sister. -Laurie He was a good kid, but a greater friend. -Al He gave us a special friendship which we will never forget. -His friends 4 127 DO YOU REMEMBER ■Hjua .,4tfuy 1 . The class of ' 78 ' s favorite class is the class of ' 78. m . ' i  t HWJECZ • ftbUG eCRRi I ' ll meet you in the next world. Don ' t be late. -Brian Luongo J 1 win ACTIVITIES P.A.V.A.S. As a freshman, I couldn ' t even remember what P.A.V.A.S. stood for. All I know is it ' s some kind of high class society! Later, I discovered it had something to do with performing a visual art. Visual what? Finally I gave up hearing bits and pieces about this secret society and investigated on my own. P. A. V. A.S. ' s true meaning equals The Performing and Visual arts Society. (Say it three times fast — It ' ll get you every time!). In everyday language, it ' s an orga- nization which simply promotes the arts, which includes writers, gymnasts, musicians, film- makers, synchronized swim- mers, photographers, industrial artists, home economists, and artists. The Talent Show and the Festival of the Arts are two ma- jor projects of P.A.V.A.S. ' s long list of activities. It ' s a lot of hard work, comments presi- dent Carolyn Jones, but it ' s darn well worth it! 1. P.A.V.A.S. - First row: D. Williams, S. Gardner, E. Byron, L. Cloutier, L. Ca- puto. Second row: G. Fusco, S. Nowak, L. Stirlen, C. Fredette, M. Hultstrom, J. Cannamela, J. Jones, P. Vance. Third Row: L. Brown, B. Veideman, P. Kret, C. Lovell, L. Marinaro, L. Lavoie, K. Gard- ner, K. Flodman, S. Dow, C. Gartner. Fourth row: D. Grogan, K. Kiley, P. Moody, G. MacRae, C. Jones, K. Garber, D. Grassetti, H. Groth, M. Sparks, D. Carlson, M. Turley, J. Kacoyannakis, J. Levesque. MISSING: P. Blodgett, C. Dal- ton, N. Donovan, M. Grillo, L. Kis- singer, S. Labine, M. Leavenworth, P. Le- mieux, B. Lis, D. Mack, C. Megliola, M. Orland, V. Saxe, C. Schenk, J. Scott, L. Semle, R. Siebert, B. Sitnik, J. St. Pierre, J. Trute, L. Welsh, K. Wilson. 2. ADVISOR- Mr. Spencer 3. OFFICERS- Mary Ellen Sparks (histo- rian), Scott Dow (treasurer), Lisa Caputo (secretary), Dave Grassetti (vice-presi- dent), Carolyn Jones (president). 4. ARTISTS- Carol Lovell, Kevin Kiley. 5. CULINARY ARTS- Laurie Lavoie, Lisa Caputo, Lynn Stirlen, Pam Kret. 130 j c TU4 '  1 BAND- Lisa Brown, Doug Carlson, Hooker Groth, Mark Turley, Scott Dow, Karen Flodman. 2 CREATIVE WRITERS- Cindy Fre- dette, Jeanne Levesque, Gina Fusco, Betty Ann Veidman, Donna Grogan, Dave Grassetti. 3 DRAMATISTS- Eric Byron, Jeanmarie Jones, Linda Welsh, Karen Gardner, Cathi Gartner. 4 CHORUS- First row: Linda Cloutier, Sandi Gardner, Sharon Nowak, Deb- bie Williams, Mary Ellen Sparks. Sec- ond row: Jim Cannamela, Beth Sitnik, Carolyn Jones. 131 ONE ACTS Rehearsals went on forever - or at least from 2:30 to 5:00 every night. There wasn ' t much space, so the sophomores rehearsed The Dying Detective in Miss Gagnon ' s room, the freshmen practiced Neglected Husbands Sewing Club in B-5, the seniors had the auditorium (if they were lucky) to rehearse their Five for Bad Luck and the juniors could be found shouting the lines to Red Spy at Night so they could hear each other. The next day everyone would switch places just to keep things confusing. Dress rehearsal was a disaster, sets tottered, costumes ripped and nobody knew their lines. Whatever could go wrong did. A few of the actors thought about leaving town before the show. By some miracle everything came together the night of the show. The set didn ' t fall down after all, the costumes didn ' t rip and the actors remembered their lines. Backstage, people smiled for the first time in a month. Not only were the One Acts fi- nally over, but they turned out to be fun for both the audience and the actors. J 1. SENIORS: Five For Bad Luck First row, Lisa Caputo. Second row, Mary Grillo, Carl Gatchell, Eric Byron, Evelyn McGee, Cathi Gartner. Directors (not pictured), Karen Gardner, Mary-Ellen Sparks. 2. Juniors: Red Spy At Night Jim Williams, Jean-Marie Jones, Cheryl Healy, Robert Powers, MISSING: Julie Caron, Direc- tors, (not pictured), Kevin McGee, Michael Rademaeker. 3. SOPHOMORES: The Dying Detective Melissa Jones, Mary Trute (director), Sherry Tyschen, Jennifer Kline, Mary Wolcott. 4. FRESHMEN: The Neglected Husbands ' Sewing Club First row. Sue Quill, Sandy Morgan, Theresa McGee, Monique Rog- ers, Kim Holden, Krista Robin- son, Lisa Palmioli, Tracy Zeck- hausen, Second row, Jane Tes- chendorf, Linda Roy, Michael Orland (director), Dave DuBour (director), Peggy Holliday. Best Actor: Jim Williams Best Actress: Cathi Gartner First Runner Up: Best Actor (tie): Eric Byron Robert Powers Best Actress: Julie Caron Best Play (tie): Five For Bad Luck Red Spy At Night ' Honorable Mention: Monique Rogers Mary Trute . Sherry Tyschen Cheryl Healy Jean-Marie Jones Lisa Caputo Mary Grillo STUDENT COUNCIL Attention! Student Council will meet today in J-2 during C-block. All members must attend What? Again? How come THEY always get to skip classes? Just what do they do at those meetings anyway? PLEN- TY! Student Council meetings be- gin with brief moments of chaos and confusion. The seniors stroll into the room discussing Open Campus rendez-vous(s), the juniors hurry to finish their next block ' s homework assign- ment, the sophomores busy themselves by giggling and so- cializing, and the freshmen just sit quietly taking it all in. O.K. you guys, listen up! screams co- moderator P.J. Calvert. We gotta lot to do! Like magic the council stops whatever else they ' re doing and listens anx- iously. How ' s the juke box do- ing? asks Kathy DeValle, ... and who can work for Dial-A- Hand? One item on the agenda concerns the Foster Parent plan, and before you know it, the council becomes the proud par- ents of an eight year old Foster child. The meeting continues with numerous discussions in- volving ALL aspects of school — both inside and out. Let ' s vote on the report cards. Now what about the drop-in center? How about the cafeteria bulletin board? It ' s all a part of Student Council and all a part of their countless meetings! 1. STUDENT COUNCIL: Co-Modera- tors K. DeValle, P. Calvert, First Row: A. Moore, C. Shay, B. Brainerd, M. Sitnik, M. Gallegher, K. Skala, M. Ardolino, L. Capaccio. MISSING: L. Brown, D. Hna- tow, A. Lovell, D. Schwendemann. Sec- ond Row: D. Belli, P. Mukai, P. Wolfe, J. Dalton, D. Farnham, S. Goguen, K. Lof- tus, D. Mathews, M. Lovell. MISSING: K. Anderson, K. Crawford, M. Hough, Third Row: C. Megliola, A. Misiaszek, C. McGuill, B. Moore, R. Lis, K. Loftus, C. Miner, M. Turley, P. Schubert, Miss Walinski, (advisor). MISSING: L. Kis- singer, S. Lavallee, P. Murphy. Fourth Row: S. Labine, R. Siebert, B. Schnepp, L. Stirlen, C. Fredette, V. Saxe, L. Cambo, P. Blodgett, M. Szydlowski, L. Marinaro, G. Fusco. MISSING: C. Calvert, T. Kron- holm, N. Vartanian. THE STOuewt COUlJClL- UHE8.E. SA tkY DECISIONS «E (£ f ' ■M 4 ' £ 9l 134 J SCHOOL STORE I ' ll have the Bubble Yum. Give me a Life Saver. A Nes- tles Crunch bar. Somehow when the lunch crowd converges on the school store at 11:30 the kids that work there manage to keep each request straight. Not only do they have to contend with the hungry masses they also have to watch out for each other. When too many people are working we get in each oth- ers way. But on the other hand if only one person is working it gets confusing. An understandable pet peeve among the workers is a customer that pays for a coat all in change. Students depend on the school store for everything from note- books for English, to a pencil for accounting, to snacks when they don ' t like what ' s for lunch. That ' s why there is always a crowd around that counter. 1. SCHOOL STORE- Joe Arduino, Mr. Mitchell (advisor), Debbie Merrick, Mandy Jutkiewicz, Leslie Lopardo, Julie Safford, Becky Crawford. MISSING: Norm Crooker. MUNCHIEITUS Munchieitus, (MUNCH e ' itus), the com- monest human disease except for the cold. It occurs universally in large cities, suburban, and rural areas. Statistics show that 95 percent of the adults will have had munchieitus before the age of 21. Munchieitus occurs periodically in the late morning, late afternoon and ear- ly evening, and especially in late evening (when everyone else has gone to bed). INFECTION: Basically, munchieitus is caused by incredible cravings of hun- ger. The disease is highly contagious, and can be spread from person to person by merely looking at an infected person. Symptoms of the disease begin three to five minutes after infection, and is fol- lowed by what is known as the pig-out period. SYMPTOMS: The person infected by munchieitus feels either feverish, bored, lonely, lustful, or uncontrollably hungry. These emotions are followed by tearing, bulging eyes and droopy and drooling mouth. The person is sickest during the early stages of the disease, when his cravings are most intense. The cravings fade quickly when they are sat- isfied during the pig-out period. A person with mun- continue munching chips, Hershey bars, Twinkies or whatever pleases your fan- cy) for as long as the cravings exist. Cravings ordinarily subside within min- utes of the pig-out period. Continued cravings indicate complications, rapid weight increase and inflammations of the complexion. If ' the disease worsens, the person should immediately contact the nearest Friendly ' s or McDonalds! TREATMENT: chieitus should out (on potatoe COUPLES High school dating used to be the ole boy meets girl, girl meets boy, boy likes girl, girl likes boy, boy and girl go steady type of development. Ah, but today ' s high school love affairs are much more complex. To be- gin, there is no such phrase as going steady. That terminology went out in the late sixties. Instead, high schoolers use dif- ferent phrases to define the relationship ' s various degrees of intensity. Just friends is used before any kind of boy-girl relationship sometimes implying that there is hopefully something there. The phrase also is used AFTER the ole flame has been extinguished, to ease tension on the EX-boyfriend and girl- friend. Seeing someone is much like the idea of dating. It ' s not so much an intense, deep love kind of relationship, but simply a term used between the boy and girl meaning, Yeh, my eye is seriously on you — but I ' m keepin ' the other eye free to look around. Going out is the ulitmate. This term is much like the idea of going steady where the two parties see each other constantly — and ONLY each other. The question will you ' go out ' with me is NEVER asked directly like in the days of going steady or being pinned. It is merely an implied dedication understood between the couple itself. But like in the sixties, (and the fifties, and the forties . . .), dating must begin some- where. In Minnechaug, it all starts with that tense, anxious, unsuspecting first date. Showcase Cinemas is a popular spot for most first impressions. Then comes the infamous bowling, miniature golf, Mall browsing, and Cinema X flicks. Yet most of Minnechaug ' s love affairs occur IN school. Where else do the two parties see most of each other? One hot spot is on passion road (K-Hall) during Snack Break. Another is Seventh Heaven or Cloud Nine (M-Hall). Of course, there are always the deep, dark corners at the end of alcoves, stair wells, and lockers where many young lovers congregate. Wherever it may be, a Minnechaug couple will find a way to be together. So the next time you ' re in a rush to get to your next class and you find yourself stuck behind a pair of strolling love birds, just think to yourself — Ain ' t love grand? I H t 11 m t £ LEADER CORP Listen to me. She thinks she ' s so cool in that gold uniform, it ' s not my fault I can ' t do a forward roll on the balance beam, says a dis- gruntled freshman. Af first there is a conflict be- tween leader and student. The leaders complain because the kids ignore their helpful com- ments. It ' s like talking to a wall. The freshmen and sopho- mores scream because they be- lieve the leaders think they ' re teachers. I bet they ' re just as bad as we are, maybe worse. Eventually the students realize that the leaders aren ' t going to try and drown them. Just help them. It ' s fun to show them how to do something then see them do it. Even if it means walking around all day with wet hair. 1. MEMBERS OF THE GIRLS LEADER CORP: First row: Dusty Thomas, Kathy DeValle, Kathy Campbell, Diane Robin- son, Tracy Busha, Jodi Houghton, Sec- ond row: Diana Demetrius, Chris Leone, Missy Grill, Vicky McMann, Lynn Stir- len, Joy Wilson, Carolyn Jones, Nancy Donovan, Senya Bennett, Katie Garber. MISSING: Cheryl Bond, Debbie King, Kim Loftus, Cory McGuill, Linda Stecher. 2. MEMBERS OF THE BOYS LEADER CORP: Paul Silvernail, Nish Vartanian, Dave Strange, Marty Searles, Rich Vierthaler, Randy Feid, Greg Palm, Mike Kokoszyna, Dennis Anti, Bob Schnepp, Tim Wilson, Ken Holiday, Steve Bard- well, Don Robinson, Rich Perrone, John Devine, Dave Frederic, Mike LaChapelle, Kevin Blomburg, Paul Lemieux, Ken Gaynor. MISSING: Mike Anti, Gordy Clark, Phil Gaynor, Mike Quigley, Jeff Wolcott. i!TH SM wm P 1 OFFICE AIDES- Mary Ellen Sparks, Robin Demetrius. MISSING: Lucille Bedard, Maura Cauley, Donna Collins, Debbie Cox, Carolyn Jones, Jeanmarie Jones, Laurie Lavoie, Donna Littorin, Amy Lovell, Sandy Morgan, Debbie Rustin, Terry Sanderson, Diane Wol- ford. 2 ENGLISH AIDES- Chris Arabik, Lisa Lemon, Donna LeBeau, Jane Tes- chendorf, Eileen Morris, Greg Elling- ton, David Papesh. MISSING: Clark Goebel, Mary Hough. 3 AV AIDES- Kris Folvi, Greg Graff, Mr. Scharl (advisor), Robert Ains- worth, John Ort, Gil Munn, Stephen Weatherbee, Richard Vierthaler. MISS- ING: Doug Gendron, Kevin Wezniak. Lou 138 : l i [ |Ngj 1 GUIDANCE AIDES-First row: Don- na Lebeau, Merith Miner. Second row, Valerie Prouty, Phil Burns. MISSING: Beth O ' Brien, Ellen Duquette, David Kelly, Mary Jane Mercier, Linda Welsh, Lee Wild. 2 LIBRARY AIDES- First row: Ken Barry, Jennifer Mayer, Evelyn McGee, Karen White, Ed Hatch. Second row: Lisa Ellard, Karen Askins, Laura Sand- ers. Cindy Erickson, Jane Teschendorf. Third row: Debbie Rustin, Janet Bry- an, Eleanor Soucy, Donna Hilt, Amy Young. MISSING: Jeff Blanchard, Mary Caliento, Sue Cooley, Kim Cro- teau, Terry Sanderson, Linda Welsh. 3 SCIENCE AIDES- Sheryl White, Tamsin Mackintosh, Nancy Deragon, Jim Butta, Donna Shirly, Cory McGuill. 139 YEARBOOK COMPANY tick . . . tick . . . tick . . . Year- book is an active time bomb with a fuse running from the spring of last year into early March, and exploding sometime in May. This year ' s editors con- sisted of fifteen students who set up housekeeping in either Y-l or H-2 and were often seen flying through the halls with stacks of photographs, pretty blue and white lay-out sheets, and funny looking rulers . . . tick . . . tick . . . tick . . . Each deadline set a standard scene of chaos and con- fusion: Gina and Donna flitting around the room whispering over and over, Why did I ever get into this? ; Kim and Scott desperately trying to match 1330 underclassmen pictures with 1384 names, while Diana keeps her cool with her line, Every- thing ' s under control; and Ad- visor Mr. Bernstein playing a human sieve accepting nothing unless it has the D.B. (Dave Bernstein) Seal of Approval . . . tick . . . tick . . . tick . . . Year- book is frustrating hours of ex- perimenting, working until 3:00 A.M., throwing out ideas, miss- ing team practices, arguing, skipping work, fighting with your parents about your atti- tude and bad moods, worry- ing, complaining, ignoring homework, crying, being late for rehearsals, pouting, cringing at the phrase, DO IT OVER, and ripping up page after page of mistakes. And just when when we ' re ready to say, To hell with it all, we start over again . . . tick . . . tick . . . tick . . . ' Cause if we didn ' t, there would be no . . . tick . . . tick . . . tick . . . BOOM! 1. Donna Grogan and Gina Fusco-Co- Editors-in-Chief 2. Chris Howard and Laurie Vail-Senior Editors 3. Karen Delaney-business Manager and Ads Editor 4. Paula Vance and Jeanne Levesque-Ac- tivities Editors 5. Sue Martin and Dave Duke-Sports Editors 6. Diana Demetrius-Faculty Editor 7. Louisa Wilson-Art Editor 8. Kim Ponath and Scott Gatchell-Un- derclassmen Editors 9. Ginny Saxe and Nancy Vito-Copy Edi- tors 10. Dave Bernstein-Advisor 11. Art Tipaldi-Business Advisor 140 SOME PROFOUND SAYINGS BY THE YEARBOOK EDITORS: Try to bring a little humor into the Yearbook staff and what do I get D.D. It ' s your yearbook! D.B.. %-$ ' !!(-% G.F. Oh, this is great! K.D. Skiiidddddd-Bang! S.G. . Alright, who took the pica ruler? D.G. Sometimes I just cease to amaze myself. D.D. Don ' t take any wooden nickles. P.V. Hi, sweetie! K.P. Where is Dave ?????? S.M. Oh God! He finally liked something. J.L. SMOKE SIGNAL At 7:55 the Smoke Signal homeroom is humming. Marty Szydlowski is busy discussing last night ' s hockey practice, Carey Dalton is rampaging about the Red Sox, and Cathy Megliola is frantically planning another Junior class event. Coach Trimmer interjects occa- sionally with his favorite line, There could be an editorial in that. His gaze is met with a cou- ple of glares as each staff mem- ber thinks about the deadlines they ' ve yet to meet. It is then the ball gets rolling, before you know it, a hundred ideas are be- ing shouted out with everyone contributing to the next person ' s suggestions. The snowball gets bigger and bigger as the paper gradually takes form. Editor Sherry Labine is seen heaving an exasperated sigh as she tries des- perately to pull the staff togeth- er. If it weren ' t for her, quotes Katie Garber, the paper would have to be published ANNUAL- LY! 1. EDITORS- Jane Scott, Carey Dalton, Sherry Labine, Cathy Megliola, Linda Marinaro. MISSING: Katie Garber, Mark Turley. 2. CO-ORDINATORS- First row: Nlsh Vartanian. Second Row: Judy Dalton, Jenny Trute (artist), Ginger McRae. Third row: Pam Flodman, Brenda Hna- tow, Marty Szydlowski, Doug Carlson, Kevin McGee (artist), Robert Powers (art- ist), Rachel Siebert, Gregg Crossman (photographer). MISSING-. Paul Bateson (photographer). £ V %! 2S4 WITH EIGHT f GES. I GET Twice AS MUCH LIHMG III „ 142 MIXED CHORUS F -Block Chorus, a group of forty-five melodius voices, is the highlight of the day for some and for others, well The rehearsals are serious, and at times, tedious; but, for the most part, rewarding. Occasion- ally, we are blessed with an Amerman Pun which is an ex- perience in itself: Your singing is particularly noteworthy. Sounds emanating from the chorus room can be identified as triads, ascending scales, decend- ing scales, and arpeggios, to mention a few. When beginning the selec- tions, we run through the piece once or twice and then get into note digging. On really good days, we get the notes on the first try. Then, there are times when it takes the entire period to reach satisfaction . . . and even then the notes may not be per- fect. After forty-four minutes of serious vocalizing and music- making, the bell rings. F - Block is over and forty-five voices scamper off to whatever the remainder of the day may bring. PEP BAND ngg). „(g5J SJSBSE This is the familiar sound blasted by our musical volun- teers called the Pep Band. About 25-30 students jam at every home football game fighting bit- ter cold and overpowering winds. I ' ll never forget the time we forgot to play the National Anthem, mentions Scott Dow, The teams were all lined up for the kickoff when someone final- ly yelled, ' YOU FORGOT THE NATIONAL ANTHEM! ' The whole game had to be held up while the band squeaked out the music of Oh say can you see? In-between songs, the ensem- ble rushes to the snack bar to munch-out, while Doug Carlson simply catches the cheerleaders ' candy with his sousaphone. They might be crazy, but they ' re important. After all, the one game this year ' s Falcon football team lost, the pep band wasn ' t there. 144 CONCERT CHOIR Monday morning. The chairs were empty and the radiator was cold from the week- end ' s neglect. A morning bell in- terrupted the room ' s silence as students sauntered into their as- signed seats. Clapping his hands, Mr. Amerman shooed the late arrivals in the room, while the rest of the students fidgetted in their seats mum- bling lazy tales of their week- ends. He mounted his podium — still clapping — and t ' ied to get the attention of his mixed (-up) chorus. As the students be- gan to settle down, Mr. Amer- man directed the chorus to stand up and vocalize , Like stubborn puppets, they pulled themselves up from their seats and crooned weak triads on BEE-BO. Gradually, the air began to cir- culate and the sour notes became music as the students revved up their vocal chords. Tired eyes opened wide, crooked backs straightened, and wide yawns diminished. The rehearsal was interrupted by the bell, but the students continued to sing and hum all the way to their B-block class. CONCERT CHOIR-Sophomores: Bon- nie Ashe, Lee Ann Bilton, Carol Cloutier, Cynthia Erickson, Sharon Fitzgerald, Fe- lice Freeley, Lisa Fusco, Jane Hale, Joy Hawely, Ellen Heffernan, Wendy Jones, Patty Lovell, Chris Lucas, Mary Metzger, Thomas Sparks, Sherry Tych- sen, Juniors: Lori Branconnier, Judy Buchholz, Robin Budynkiewicz, Jim Cannamela, Julie Caron, Linda Cloutier, Mary Desautelle, Sandra Gardner, Lisa Gouvan, Cheryl Healy, Marilyn Hult- strom, Jean-Marie Jones, Judy Kirk, Sherry LaFleur, Carol Lovell, Bill New- ton, Michael Orland, Shelia Paradis, Robert Powers, Michael Rademaeker, Amy Sazama, Beth Sitnik, Kim Stolarik, Meredith Tibbetts, Jon Wark, Debbie Williams, Jim Williams, Seniors: Eric Byron, Ann Clegg, Karen Gardner, Su- san Getchell, Carolyn Jones, Kurt Little, Donna Mack, Linda Marinaro, Sharon Nowak, Virginia Saxe, Jane Scott, Mary Ellen Sparks, Linda Wlesh. Directed by Mr. Warren Amerman. 145 Weekends Weekend, a seven letter word meaning fun, freedom, and enjoyment. There are two kinds of weekends, both of which kids regret on Monday morning. One is when you are jolted out of a sound sleep and look around for the person who is beating you over the head with a hammer as you vow never to go out again. The other is when you open your eyes and get a sick feeling in the pit of your stomach when you realize you spent the whole weekend at home doing nothing. Ei- ther way, you don ' t look forward to going to school. How can you face an A block trigonom- etry test when you can ' t even get your eyes open, or worse yet, how can you tell people when they ask you what you did over the weekend that the most exciting thing you did was go to Sears to find a washer for a leaky faucet? Not only were weekends made for Michelob, they were made for monotony. Each one starts out the same, with phone calls on Friday night. Deb, what are you doing tonight? I don ' t know. What are you doing? I ' m not sure. I heard there ' s a party at Dave ' s. Yeah, I heard Kim ' s having one too. Do you know where everyone else is going? No, but I ' ll call ' em and find out. This is a crucial moment. My weekend plans depend on what everyone else says. There can be two outcomes. Either we all agree or we get con- fused. Hello, Deb, we decided to go to Dave ' s. Are you kidding? Everyone says that Kim ' s is going to be great. Why didn ' t you tell me that before? I wanted to know what you wanted to do. I didn ' t know you were going to pick that. Oh, we ' ll all go to Kim ' s. What? You said everyone ' s going to Dave ' s. Alright. We won ' t go to either one. So what do you want to do? I don ' t know, What do you think? Sears! Here I come. What does that mean? Nothing, nothing. No matter what happens, people are rarely ever satisfied. Maybe we should just alternate weekends. One weekend we ' ll have fun, the next we ' ll be practical (and bored). STUDENT HOSTESSES Hello, can I help you? I was wondering where the auditorium is. It ' s uh right behind you. Oh, how silly of me. Thank you. It ' s All right. So goes the evening of a stu- dent hostess. We help out at plays, concerts, student orienta- tions. We show people around. Student hostesses are as much a part of evening activities as the participants themselves. Why? Because if they weren ' t there to show people the right way the band might end up playing to a room full of empty chairs. 1. STUDENT HOSTESSES-First row: K. Ponath, M. Desutelle, J. Kirk. Second row: P. Lovell, D. Williams, A. Gruszka, K. Lucas, J. Buchholz. Third row: Mrs. O ' Conner (advisor), D. Hilt, D. Guarrera, L. Caputo, B. Veideman, A. Rivenburgh, A. Branconnier, C. Wilson, L. Cloutier, J. Hawley, K. Anderson, L. Fusco, K. Ryan, S. Dunklee, V. Sweeney. MISSING: B. Bacon, J. Chambers, J. Cerulli, L. Davis, E. Heffernan, K. Leary, K. Lively, S. Mor- iarty, G. Saxe, L. Welsh, P. Wolfe, C. Brehaut, C. Lovell, K. Bourcier. FOREIGN LANGUAGE CLUB The Foreign Language Club is more than a group of people just learning to speak different lan- guages. The club was off to a slow start but things have picked up and it now has thirty members. They have sold hand- made cloth flowers, held a raffle with dinner at Ciro ' s as the first prize and had an International Supper which was open to any- body with a taste for foreign and exotic food. Obviously, it is a group of people learning to have fun with language. 2. FOREIGN LANGUAGE CLUB- First row: Don Juan, B. Sitnik (vice president), A. Gruszka (treasurer), T. Cianflone (sec- retary), V. Sweeney (president), D. Wil- liams, B. Veideman. Second row: J. Buchholz, K. Andrews, J. Hawley, A. Branconnier, M. Desautelle, G. Kubik, J. Fife, L. Byrne, R. Katasanos, J. Bosch, C. Allyn. MISSING: D. Grassetti, T. Do- mey, D. Bernardes, A. Joy, T. Kane, J. Kirk, J. Levesque, P. Vance, D. Guarrera, C. Wilson, D. Ferguson, Mrs. Maloney and Miss Sedlak (advisors). 147 AS SCHOOLS MATCH WITS; PHOTO CLUB; MODEL CONGRESS 1. AS SCHOOLS MATCH WITS-Pam Flodman, Carey Dalton, Karen Flodman, Alan Sundberg, Mr. Musselman (advi- sor). MISSING: John Kacoyannakis. 2. PHOTO CLUB-Judy Pecca, Steve Luksis, Steve Payer, Paul Cloutier, Brian McCormick, Mike LaChapelle, Gisela Roth, Mr. Petzold (advisor). MISSING: Chris Babineaue, Linda Bissonnette, Bar- bara Brinn, Scott Burland, Linda Clou- tier, Gregg Crossman, Larry Delgrego, Tina Domey, John Gordon, Chris Ka- coyannakis, Barbara Loveling, Jeff McFarland, Craig Nieske, Toni Sleith, Valerie Sweeney, Scott Williams, Mary Wolcott. This year the Model Congress wrote a bill in favor of nuclear energy. They chose this bill be- cause it was the best submitted by the delegates to Mr. Hans- com. The bill was written by Larry McKenna. After they de- cided on pro nuclear energy the four delegates and two co-spon- sors spent three days at the AIC Model Congress which is con- sidered to be the closest to the real thing. The students were put into committees, the dele- gates voted, proposed bills and made amendments. Everything was very official and political. 3. MODEL CONGRESS-Steve Roy, Randy Feid, Peter Phillips, Larry Mc- Kenna, Mary Grillo, Mr. Hanscom (advi- sor), Alan Sundberg. 1 MINNECHAUG 1 %. - H . JiL Mj ■OS ' .jZil jt!l «, mt .7... ..;-.- 148 MATHLETES 1. MEMBERS OF THE MATHLETES ARE: John Kacoyannakis, Lorraine Jor- dan, Diane Mammarelli, Lisa Brown, Michelle Duer, Mr. Granaudo (advisor), Bob Cooley, Mark Davis, Dave Wrona, John Massida, Dave Leonard, Alan Kull- berg. MISSING: Karen Flodman. CHESS CLUB 2 MEMBERS OF THE CHESS CLUB ARE: Peter Grover, Alan Sundberg, Da- vid Leonard, Steve Roy, Joe Servidio, Mike Povlin, Nancy Fortier, Dave Kelly, Peter Setian, Merideth Miner, Jeff Fer- ranti, Mr. Petzold (advisor). f t L « 1 EMERALDS AND YEARBOOK STAFF EMERALDS- Minnechaug ' s very own mag- azine. It may not be Time or Newsweek) but it ' s ours. There may be a lot of advantages in having a nationwide magazine, but there are also a lot of advan- tages to Emeralds. There is no advertising, no politics, no de- pressing news, just entertain- ment. The magazine consists of stories about strange dreams, parents, outrageous study halls, parties, sports, wild concerts-, and childhood memories. Some students even try their hands at poetry. Emeralds is a chance. A chance for every student in Min- nechaug to write his feelings or fantasies, and see them in print. Just think, fifty years from now you could tell your grandchil- dren about the time your story was published by a magazine (you don ' t have to tell them which one, if you don ' t want to!). YEARBOOK STAFF- It can ' t be tomorrow. It seems like yesterday when the editor gave me my assignment. Lay- outs, copy, deadlines, I wish I never heard of them. I wonder who the bright person was that introduced these little extras to Minnechaug. When I find him, I ' ll be sure to thank him. If I just sit here all day and think it, I ' ll never finish. Okay, first I ' ll copy over the sports lay- out. Then, I ' ll do the copy and think of some captions. I think I ' ll call Joan, she ' ll help me gath- er some facts. Now I only have one problem, to write a caption I need to know the names of the kids and it ' s 10:00 p.m. I ' ll have to call Carol. It ' s so late. Mr. Bernstein will have a fit if these things are late. Do I call and feel like a fool to- night, or do I get yelled at tomor- row? Call tonight. Anything is better than a mad Mr. Bernstein! Carol was very understand- ing, a little sleepy, but a big help. I scribbled down my last caption at 12:30 a.m. Terrific, I ' m all done, but I ' ll never be able to get up and bring all this hard work to school. 150 CHAMBER CHOIR On Fridays, the Concert Choir somewhat shrinks in number forming another group called the Chamber Choir. The ensem- ble is selected by audition early in the year, and rehearses every Friday A-block and occasionally after school. Director Warren Amerman calls it his portable choir since the students travel to different parts of the commu- nity to sing for church clubs, nursing homes, and other orga- nizations. They represent not only the choir, but the school. comments Amerman. He then recalled the evening when the group performed for the Agawam Women ' s Club, where at least seven out of sixteen stu- dents sung with colds — two of which came with over 100 degree temperatures. Despite the epi- demic, it was the best perfor- mance we ' ve had! One member added, Chamber Choir is fun .... expecially when there are FREE refreshments following the concert! CHAMBER CHOIR-Sophomores: Patty Lovell, Juniors: Judy Buchholz, Jim Cannamela, Julie Caron, Linda Cloutier, Sandra Gardner, Lisa Gouvan, Bill New- ton, Michael Orland, Robert Powers, Michael Rademaeker, Beth Sitnik, Jon Wark, Jim Williams, Seniors: Karen Gardner, Carolyn Jones, Kurt Little, Donna Mack, Linda Marinaro, Sharon Nowak, Virginia Saxe, Jane Scott, Mary Ellen Sparks. Directed by Mr. Warren Amerman. 151 TALENT SHOW Three minutes! Three minutes?????! I know I won ' t be able to do it. They ' ll all laugh at me. Listen to them .... you call THAT cheer- ing? Sounds to me as though they ' re ready to string me up a tree and hang me! Two minutes! Wait a minute. This is ridicu- lous. You don ' t want ME to go first .... do you? I ' m no good. I ' ll just ruin it for the rest of them. Is my skirt straight? How about the mike? Is it on? God help me if it ' s off. What if I I can ' t believe I ' m up here. I could be home watching Donny Marie One minute! ONE? This is it. Excedrin headache 1093. I can ' t go through with this. You ' d better be ready to pick me up off the stage when it ' s over. They ' ll hate me! WAIT! I can ' t psyche myself out about this thing, ( sigh ) There. A nice deep breath will help me. Just think confidently. Don ' t be nervous. They say to look at the audience as though they were all wearing their un- derwear. I can ' t see anyway with those bright lights GOOD EVENING ladies and gentlemen! Welcome to the 1977 PAVAS Talent Show and now for our first act 152 I 1 4 | €t a 1 STAGE CREW: First row: Jim Canna- mela, Pam Flodman, Jane Scott, Chris Kacoyannakis, Peter Chapin, Bob Moyn- ihan. Second row: Mark Davis, Cathi Gartner, Karen Flodman, Scott Dow, Doug Carlson, John Kacoyannakis, Mary Ellen Sparks. 2 THE MEMBERS OF THE 1977 FAL- CON FOLLIES ARE: First row: Cindy Brehaut, Sandi Gardner, Debbie Wil- liams, Patty Lovell, Donna Guarrera, Bonnie Ashe, Beth Sitnik, Betty Ann Veideman, Judi Kirk, Kim Read, Linda Cloutier, Becky Secor, Mary Metzger, Lisa Caputo, Jeannie Jones. Second row: Mark Davis, Peter Chapin, Dave Jones, Chris Kacoyannakis, Mike Orland, Ja- nice Chambers, Lee Mahaffey, Lisa Fusco, Debbie Wilson, Anita Panaia, Wendy Jones, Janet Welsh, Sandy Mor- gan, Jim Williams, Meredith Tibbetts, Julie Caron, Third row: Shawn Moriarty, Mary Wolcott, Rob Gaudette, Mark Tur- ley, Chris Dubord, Craig Neiske, Carol Lovell, Linda Marinaro, Beth Bacon, Donna Grogan, Gina Fusco, Mary Grillo, Eric Byron, Beth Estabrook, Marilyn Hultstrom, Mary Ellen Sparks, Ginny Saxe, Ginger MacRae, Cindy Dunscomb, Carolyn Jones. Fourth row: Steve Specht, Dave Kroll, Rob Brooks, Bob Moynihan, Tom Boilard, John Kacoyannakis, Vickie McMann, Mike Drumheller, Paula St. Denis, Steve Weatherbee, Owen McGet- trick, Steve Shea. THE MOST EMBARASSING MOMENT OF THE TALENT SHOW WAS The most embarrassing mo- ment of the Talent Show was in the kickline, when I went one way on stage and everyone else went the other. — Betty Ann Veideman. The most embarassing mo- ment of the Talent Show was when I dedicated a song to Bob when the song was supposed to be dedicated to Joe. — Mary Grillo. The most embarassing mo- ment of the Talent Show was when I was so nervous I was running around in circles back- stage and I was still running when the curtain opened. — Jeannie Jones. The most embarassing mo- ment of the Talent Show was when the microphone which was supposed to have been in the hand of a singer was down in the pit. - Doug Carlson. 153 STUDENT TUTORS I remember the time the Yearbook photographer came into the class to take pictures, recalls Beth Estabrook. Kids ' curiosity is incredible. They have nothing to do with it except go after it ... .... so they went after the cameraman! Beth is one of three student tutors from Minnechaug who devotes her free time to work as a teacher ' s aid. Valerie Sweeney and Lee Mahaffey are also volunteers in this program. The high-school tutors help grade papers, deco- rate bulletin boards, read stories, or whatever else needs to be done. The girls help the children as a class, as well as individually. Valerie notes; I ' ll never forget the time I was handed an origi- nal piece of art work with a spe- cial verse inside: . . . Thanck you varex much you ar the best subdtot in the whole wide world. Love Jeffey It ' s worth it! FADS There comes a time in most of our lives when our parents or grandparents reminisce about the good ol ' days, forcing us to listen to ridiculous stories about THEIR teenage gimmicks and fads. We ' ve suffered through many-a- tale about eating goldfish and sitting on flagpoles. But the real clinchers are those stories describing fashion. Going way back in time, we hear about those in- credible flapper dresses and baggy pants and suits. Then we recall the wom- en ' s shoulder-padded blazers and the men ' s inch-wide collars and Vi-inch wide ties. More recently, we stumble over greased-back hair, leather jackets, penny loafers, fish- net pantyhose, and mini skirts. Imagine! walking through the doors of Minnechaug wear- ing multi-colored beads and psychedelic- colored smock s? Yet, there will come a time in each of our lives when the roles will be reversed, and WE will be the par- ents or grandparents telling future gen- erations of how WE lived and what WE did and what WE wore. How will we be able to explain why girls pierced their ears — not just once, but two and three times — and then wore their earrings in their sweaters? How will we sound when we explain to our children that it was cool (what? No heat?) to wear jeans that still had the tag showing on the back pocket? Questions our children might ask us are: Why is it that everyone wore down jackets without sleeves? How did they Frye boots? I thought monks were the only ones who wore cowls. How could you walk on a wedged shoe that ' s four inches off the ground? Are clogs like what Dutch people use as Christmas stockings? What ' s a chino ? I thought stick- pins were for hats! Didn ' t those scarfs choke? Rugby shirts? Why did you wear a bracelet on your ankle? You actually BOUGHT faded jeans? How long did it take you to put on toe socks? a purse without a handle???????? If you think these questions will be hard to answers, just think how you ' re going to feel when your kid asks you what to wear to a 70 ' s-day dance! CONCERT BAND Last year Italy. This year, the WORLD! ... or ... uh ... maybe you ' ll settle for a portable shell? At any rate, the Concert Band is playing up a storm to raise money for a professional portable shell, used for outdoor concerts. This year their biggest money-making project was Jan- uary ' s Pop Concerts. The Con- certs featured famous movie themes from such movies as Ro- meo and Juliet, Summer of ' 42, and Gone With The Wind. To add a humorous touch to the program, various cartoons were interspersed in the medley. This year also brought about a change in the band members ' daily schedule. Music is now be- ing played during TWO differ- ent blocks, B E — E-block ' s reserved for the more advanced students. E-block itself is often split into sectional rehearsals, usually between the brass and the woodwinds. Mr. Beeler knows when we don ' t practice. comments one band member, and he tells us so. He makes us work hard . . . until it ' s perfect. His favorite line states that if ONE or TWO people aren ' t doing their part, they mess up the rest We don ' t DARE not do our part! THE CONCERT BAND: D. Bishop, R. Brooks, L. Brown, J. Bryan, S. Bugbee, E. Byron, K. Campbell, J. Cannamela, D. Carlson, P. Chapin, R. Demetrius, S. Dow, M. Drumheller, L. Dubord, M. Duer, V. Emerson, A. Ecker, K. Fegley, W. Figoni, K. Flodman, P. Flodman, T. Garvey, R. Gaudette, E. Gerhard, D. Get- chell, N. Getchell, F. Grillo, D. Groth, H. Groth, A. Gurney, A. Hale, B. Ham- mond, S. Hilt, M. Hulstrom, D. Jones, M. Kuhn, T. Labine, C. Ladue, M. Lis, C. Magill, j. Mannix, C. Mantis, L. Marin- aro, B. Markett, K. McDonald, S. McEathron, J. Mell, E. Morris, R. Moyn- iahan, W. Newton, C. Nieske, D. Nor- mandeau, C. O ' Connell, S. Payer, N. Pix- ley, D. Robinson, C. Schenk, J. Scott, B. Secor, A. Sharpe, B. Sharpe, S. Short, M. Sitnik, S. Specht, G. Stevens, T. Stevens, M. Sullivan, V. Sweeney, C. Tozier, M. Turley, R. Veideman, B. Williams, S. Williams, M. Wolcott. 156 JUNIOR CLASSICAL LEAGUE Latin is thriving at Minne- chaug because of one rowdy group of kids and one rowdy advisor; Ms. Ats. The Ju- nior Classical League, (JCL), at- tracts students with all interests and hobbies, and requires no try-outs or cuts — just en- thusiasm. Last fall, the Minne- chaug JCL placed first all around in the State Catapult Contest. Minnechaug was the first school to ever place first in the competition for three con- secutive years, and thus kept the trophy permanently. Also for the third consecutive year, the JCL sponsored the school ' s first dance in September, otherwise known as The Battle of the Classes! In January, the classi- cal kids loaded up on a Peter Pan bus to clutter the slopes of Berkshire East. Also in January, the JCL invited 200 local JCL members to Minnechaug for a volleyball tournament. For 2V2 hours, classics supporters from East Longmeadow, Ludlow, South Hadley, Hampden, and Wilbraham engaged in volley- ball games — ' Chaug winning the underclassmen duel. Febru- ary brought ' Family Night ' as May climaxed the year with the Annual State Convention held at Ludlow High School. President Cathy Megliola comments, As long as we are always under the direction of ' dux maximus ' , Mrs. Ats, we will always prove that Latin thrives wherever enthusi- asm thrives! 1. Mr. Ats-advisor. 2. C. Megliola- pres., R. Lasonde-v. pres., M. Melbourne-tres., L. Bissonnette-sec. 3. JUNIOR CLASSICAL LEAGUE VOL- LEYBALL TEAM: First row: A. Peck, P. Lemieux, S. Jurkowski, L. Lavoie, G. La- sonde, B. McCormick, L. Jordan, S. McGaunn, G. Saxe, P. Langone. Second row: P. Powers, M. Melbourne, R. Wuerthele, S. LaVallee, R. Lasonde, D. Berenson, D. Russell, M. Megliola, D. Merwin, B. Brinn, K. Mack, L. Bisson- nette, S. Wyman. OTHER JUNIOR CLASSICAL LEAGUE MEMBERS ARE: S. Allen, V. Barsom, S. Bradley, K. Bourcier, J. Cannamela, P. Chambers, L. Cloutier, R. Coolcy, L. Da- vis, T. Domey, K. Duffy, A. Ecker, M. Ecker, D. Florian, D. Gendron, B. Ham- mond, G. LaChapelle, M. LaChapelle, L. LaValley, D. Leonard, V. Lindsay, R. Marchand, L. Marinaro, E. McGee, K. McGee, C. Megliola, M. Melbourne, B Moore, L. Paul, R Powers, M. Rade- maeker, K. Smola, P. Steen, P. Tarbell, M. Trute, G. Wuerthele. 158 ' ACADEMICS AID SfcJI ISTRATICN aVIPT ENGLISH - 1 j ' fM fc : fW I i Dattthon L- i illM ' A- -1-U r S. Hachadourian ill Sill ' ' ' US: fill I v_ p There ' s a lot more to the teachers of Minnechaug behind their 1 stuffed briefcases and sophisticated looks. Our multi-talented 1 faculty can be seen after school hours doing all sorts of things 1 from bartending on State St. in Springfield to tinkering on player ■ pianos. The second job craze hits several members of the facul- ty including Math teacher Mr. Worthley — alias horseshoer. Worthley can be seen shoeing horses all over this area. Unlike in the old days, HE goes to the horses instead of the horses coming to him. I set it up in the back of my truck. I grew up with horses. I can ' t get enough of them. Industrial Arts teacher Mr. Haynes keeps himself busy with not ONE second job but THREE! (and probably even more we don ' t know about!) Haynes loves to buy sell trade antique player pianos, jukeboxes, and pinball machines. He loves antiques in general, and really enjoys working on them. Grandfather clocks are his specialty. I try and do one every year . . . just in my spare time. I ' ve got a waiting list of about eight ... so I ' m about eight years behind. Mr. Haynes is also a part-time fireman (as is Mr. Petzold.), and also works with a club which parades antique fire apparatus during the summer. Hayne ' s major second job deals in being a speedway sound specialist. He ' s one of the technicians with the Stafford Speedway broadcast system in Conn, and also works with the Daytona 500, broadcasting to some six million people. English teacher Mr. Hoffman can be found working close at hand with his teaching background, as he teaches a course in taking the SAT. He started in 1963 by tutoring a flunking bunch of football players. Terrific results, he says, All it does is bring you up to your potential. You don ' t get it by process of osmosis. And, of course, you ' ve all been wondering just WHO is the bartender? Our own Social Studies teacher, Mr. Hamelin. So, Minnechaug students . . . BEWARE! You can never be too sure of our teachers. You never know. One might turn out to be an UNDERCOVER COP! ' J , N. Winetrout GN LANGUAGE HOME ECCNCHICS INDUSTRIAL ARTS MEDIA CENTER MATHEMATICS hhimiii (IIBPI.II It ' s difficult for s tudents to imagine their teachers in any other setting than the halls of Minnechaug. Realistically we know that they have lives out of school and enjoy certain pastimes. After all they need something to relax them after spending five days trying to teach kids who spend half their time daydreaming and the other half talking about their daydreams. Gardening is a pastime many teachers take part in. Most of them, like Mr. Campbell and Mr. Oppedisano, grow vegetables like tomatoes, peppers, soybeans, and corn. Mr. Oppedisano does have one problem with his gar- den, the Japanese beetles like it as much as he does. But as Mr. Campbell says it keeps food in the refrigerator. Mrs. Ats likes to be really free so she skis with her family and goes mountain climbing. Mr. Miller also likes the outdoors. He is partial to football and swimming and likes to watch basketball. He also loves to hunt and fish and has a Brittny Spaniel hunting dog. After spending all year in school it ' s no wonder they like to be free outside. On the other side of the coin are the teachers that participate in indoor activities, especially cooking. Mr. Ryan studied French cooking and was the manager of a restaurant in New Jersey before he came to New England. Mr. LaFlamme is also a gourmet cook that enjoys good food and wine. Maybe he and Mr. Ryan should get together since he collects wine. . As much as students hate to admit it, a teacher ' s job isn ' t always easy and every once in a while they need a rest too. HLSIC fry m mm. i H fiS Ikti 1 n f READING inn r  . ■J, SCIENCE ■ — D. Campbell .., ■■1 In 1958 the school doors opened to the first classes with a staff of about thirty foot soldiers. The students numbered to 500 with a graduating class of 124. The styles were crew cuts and creased dress pants for boys, and knee socks and dresses for girls. ABSOLUTELY NO JEANS! The school itself squared around the courtyard consisting of what is now the auditorium, old gym, B,C,E,F, and G halls. PERIOD. As I now finish up my second Minnechaug decade, I recall some of the happenings — some zany, some sad, but nevertheless . . . As far as I know Minnechaug is the only school ever to have a Snake Day. At the time, Mr. Badger was a member of the Science Department. And he had a problem: one of his prize specimens, a boa constrictor, had lost his appetite and refused to eat. As resourceful as ever, Mr. Badger decided to feed the reptile a LIVE pigeon. One Friday afternoon, the bird was thrust into a showcase which was heated by a heat lamp. Sometime over the weekend, the snake and its intended meal fought with each other and overturned the lamp. The result was roasted boa and pigeon. The stench from the fire filled the building, and on Monday morning, Minnechaug had an unexpected holiday called Snake Day . Each year as part of the Talent Show, the faculty presented a skit. In a re-creation of the sock hops of the 40 ' s and 50 ' s the staff swung to the music of the Beatles. Mr. Lincoln Dexter, principal, stole the show with his shaggy-haired imitation of Ringo Starr. By the way, Mr. Dexter, always hairstyle conscious, once had Mr. Van West, Cut the hair on the basketball player in the mural in the front lobby. Several years back, one senior class pulled the pranks of all pranks. Following some diabolical scheming, a crafty crew stole every doorknob in the building. The master stroke was the work of two gals. They entered Mr. Dexter ' s office; and while one engaged him in conversation, the other culprit disengaged the doorknob to his office. Then off they went, undetected. So much has happened since that first day the doors opened. So many tears shed, so much laughter, so many friendships welded in the struggle to educate, to get an education. Learning — teaching — a risky business at best. But it has been said it ' s better to break one ' s heart than do nothing with it. Richard Spencer 1 | 1 173 SOCIAL S1UDES Alas! Beyond the concrete horizon of the parking lot, the golden driveway of opportunity and pavement, and the walls of knowledge and brick, lies .... Main Street and Tinkham Road. That ' s the way most stu- dents view Chaugville. But teachers who have lived and or worked out of state have different opinions- opinions we students should listen to: -Mrs. Brodsky was born on Long Island. She attend- ed Cornell University and then worked at AIC. She compares Minnechaug with that of her own high school and feels she relives a lot of high school life. Minnechaug combines the good aspects of both city and country. -Mr. Hanscom lived in Maine for most of his life. Maineiacs, we ' d call ourselves. He comments that in Maine, people take things a lot slower, with not as many things (opportunities) available. -Mr. Jones worked in Brattleboro Vt. before coming to Minnechaug. He was Art coordinator for three grammar schools in that area when he decided to tack- le our high school. It ' s also a better administration. There ' s a lot more offered. -Miss Nesbitt lived in Michigan and decided to live in New England because my car broke down, so I stayed here. Which did she like better? I ' m here, right? ■IHHIilli! ■mi IHIBMII r- ly yi V v ■ l_ :, ■Rk -« ' JH P|jl -. ' ■. ' N kJB% J EL- aggj r 8L j f - — - S i  iSl I S SiS S E p- : ' : I 1 K : ;i ' H I ■ ■,- 1 SCIi€€l CC H H1T1 I : H fcfcrenfi KW 1 1 ,n 176 GUIDaVN ' SPECIAL ED. S. Bates The more things change the more they stay the same. For a group of teachers at Minnechaug that statement has certainly proven true. No matter how well we plan our futures there is no guarantee that things will work out the way we imagine. When the month of June approaches there is a common saying among the seniors. Once I graduate I ' m never coming back. But the words we say now may eventually come back to haunt us. Who knows, maybe someday some of us might be standing at that blackboard in the front of the room with twenty pairs of unatten- tive eyes gazing everywhere but at the teacher. It has happened before to teachers like Mr. Castonguay who has seen many changes take place over the years. He feels things were more personal then, but are more exciting now. Minnechaug used to have a rule that girls couldn ' t wear slacks and boys couldn ' t have long hair or they would be thrown out. Mr. Petzold also noticed the differences in appearance. When he went to Minnechaug no one wore sandals or golf shirts, boys didn ' t even have sideburns. Things do change. Miss Winetrout thinks the size of things are different, the school has gotten bigger. One other thing that stood out when she came back was the professionalism, people care about students. The next time anyone hears a senior complain about a lack of freedom someone should remind him that not so long ago there was no such thing as open campus or smoking at school. Since each one of us is different from one another in personal- ity we react to things in different ways. It would be difficult for a student to imagine himself returning to Minnechaug in five years and going back to K-6 as a teacher, knowing that he will be teaching the exact same things he was taught. Mr. Castonguay liked going to school here and having teachers like Mr. Spencer but he likes teaching better. Mr. Petzold felt awkward at first because he had to call all his former teachers by their first names. But after that initial awkwardness wore off, he found that he enjoys teaching at what he terms the best high school around. Obviously Minnechaug is not the only school that has changed over the years, our whole society has. As Miss Winetrout puts it, things were not as complicated then as they are now. COOPERATIVE EE . E..I.JI.P. ° SEATED: C. Wilks, P. Webber. T. Mazza, A. Ross, J. Braz. STANDING: Y. Craig. M. Lopata. B. Szander owski, W. Opalinski, I. Chmura. J. Ross, P. Ross, C. Narreau, A. Godfrey. MISSING: N. Hansen, A. O ' Neil L. Rising. ADS fe U SENIOR CLASS BALLOTS Prettiest- Sue Jacek Handsomest- Tony Stark Cutest- Cindy Hartin Matt Fisher Class Couple- Mary Anne Kibbe Tom Smith Done Most For The Class- Priscilla Blodgett Marty Szydlowski Most Likely To Succeed- Priscilla Blodgett Brian Lis Class Einstein- Karen Floodman Dave Leonard Nicest Hiar- Lynn Stirlen Timm Tobin Nicest Eyes- Sharon Nowak Kurt Little Best Figure- Sue Jurkowski Best Physique- Tony Stark Most Outgoing- Senya Bennett Gordie Clark Nicest Smile- Robin Boissy Rob Follansbee Most Athletic- Diana Demetrius Nish Vartanian Class Clowns- Lisa Cambo Scott Southworth Most Spirited- Senya Bennett Marty Sydlowski Best Dressed- Missy Grill Harry Stecher Class Flirt- Margo Hagopian Paul Lemieux Class Musicians- Linda Marinaro Scott Dow Class Artists- Jenny Trute Greg Palm Quietest- Diane Fuller Joe Roberts Loudest- Cindy Brehaut Pete Langone Friendliest- Robin Boissy Brian Lis Funniest Laugh- Beth Bacon Steve Cazalet Charlie ' s Angels- Ann Nestor, Ann McGranahan Kathy Wilson Starsky Hutch- Fred Messier Bob Follansbee Class Dramatists- Cathy Gartner Eric Byron Biggest Eaters- Heidi Mielbier . Ken Szymt Class Individualists- Mary Grillo Bill Dangleis Curliest Hair- Gina Fusco Greg Barnagian Most Mischievous- Sue Bates John Shea Tallest- Mike Krzesik Shortest- Nina Leone ,rm 1 — PATRONS N A. BOILARD SONS INC. COMPLIMENTS OF VILLAGE STORE LUMBER + BUILDING SUPPLIES 495 OAK ST. I.O. 01151 COMPLIMENTS OF DAVID J. BRUNS, TEL 543-4100 D.D.S. 1 CRANE PARK DRIVE BEST WISHES TO THE CLASS OF 78 WILBRAHAM, MASS. 01095 FROM THE SCHNEPPS TEL 596-2128 GOOD LUCK CLASS OF 78 CONGRATULATIONS SENIORS COMPLIMENTS OF BARSOM ' S BEAUTY COMPLIMENTS OF ANTONIOS SALON CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF GOOD LUCK CLASS ' 78 - HAMPDEN 78 NURSERIES COMPLIMENTS OF: BENNETT TURKEY FARMS GOOD LUCK LOUISA - MR. + MRS. 599 MAIN STREET EUGENE K. WILSON WILBRAHAM, MASS. GOOD LUCK TO CLASS OF ' 78 CONGRATULATIONS SENIORS FROM NORTHEASTERN PRINTING COMPLIMENTS OF WHEELER ' S DRUG COMPANY STORE GOOD LUCK CLASS OF ' 78 - MRS. CONGRATULATIONS FALCON FOOTBALL STREETER MR. + MRS. JAMES E. 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Bonne Chance a la clase de 1978 Congratulations Tammey from Mr. + Mrs. Wellman Best Wishes to the class of ' 78 - Mr. Badger Congratulations Tammey from Reggie + Corine Best Wishes from Ron + Joann Congratulations Tammey - We wish you the very best of Best of luck Toots, Love Beth luck! Bob, Hold this!, Oh a rake , A Friendly Frank Please! Congratulations Seniors - Library Staff Best of luck in whatever you do in the future. Compliments of Home Economics Dept. Best Wishes Class of ' 78 - Mr. + Mrs. Tom Ashe Caution. Road Hazards. Graduates driving. Best of luck to RG from KC Congratulations - To a very special Senior! Love Jeannie Beth- ' Wanna play frisbee? ' - Love Gina Cleavage Who?! Whipple, Whip-pie. Forever yours, J- Biologically speaking Beans Congratulations Bob, You made it! 183 SPONSORS Detectives were never as devious getting information as Odd Couple Dernavich, You ' ll never beat me, good luck. Love Always Tucker Driver ' s Ed doesn ' t work! Diana - Thanks for seasons full of memories. Forever yours, ossifer. Falcon Football - We are the Champions! Good luck Lisa - Your favorite sister. Good luck Luigi and Giogi, Love Lugiana Gina, Relax and don ' t panic. It ' s over. Good luck, son . I ' ll miss you. Good luck to the Class of ' 78 ' ! - Mr. + Mrs. Porter. Good luck to all, especially Ed, Jude, Mary and Lori. Good luck Sparky! from Bucky! Gina, Herschel sthays, Good Luck! Me too! Good luck, Senior Field Hockey players! Love Ann + Kim Good luck to all seniors in the years to come! Good luck Scott, Wayne, Matt, Gary especially Brian. Love Donna Good luck always to the seniors. Love Chris Good luck Toots, Bonzo, Diz and Betty. Love No Nickname Good luck Sue + friends . Love Mom + Dad Good luck gang. It ' s been really real. Love Sue Good luck Tammey from Dawn + Shawn. Good luck ' 78, May all your moustaches be happy ones! Good luck class of ' 78 Good luck and best wishes to the class of ' 78! Grease for peace! - Sha Na Na fan. Good-bye Class of 1978 - Mrs. Maskell Good luck friends, from Lynne Good luck to the best students in the world! Good luck Val + friends - Mr. + Mrs. Richard Barsom Good luck to winner - Di + Sen - OXO forever Rob Ginny, don ' t let your college education interfere with your studies. Good luck Di and Jo Good luck three musketeers Good luck Beth Good luck Maureen Good luck to Cheryl in the coming years. Good luck to the class of ' 80. High school memories - time cannot erase Hi - it ' s me. Hang in there kid! Take it easy 55-11. I leave my stomach to Gina, Love Hug (Hey Gina, that ' s the one, love Karen) It was difficult Tarn but we made it. Love Tim I leave a pound of Hash to the Administrative aids. Jodi + Mary Miller Keep on shining! Knew you could do it Tarn. Love ya, Mom. Keep smiling wherever you go! Ken Delargy struck out more times than Nolan Ryan. Looks like you finally made it Tarn, from Todd + Linda Mike and Randy - Friendly ' s won ' t be the same, Love Sen Mr. + Mrs. John Lippincott, Tom + Laurie Mary Ellen + Steve LaRocca Mr. + Mrs. John MacNeish, Jen and Abbie Maria, are you confused? Mike and Randy-Friendly ' s won ' t be the same, Love, Sen Mr. + Mrs. John Lippincott, Tom + Laurie Mary Ellen + Steve LaRocca Mr. + Mrs. John MacNeish, Jen + Abbie Maria, are you confused? Mr s. Borsari Mr. + Mrs. Kaynor Mr. + Mrs. Paul Zecchi Mr. Harold Drowne Mr. + Mrs. Donald McNaughton- Best Wishes Mr. + Mrs. Richard Swain No one knows what he can do until he tries Omeletts Only that day dawns to which we are awake Our best wishes to the class of ' 78-Thoreau Onward and upward Peter, JB, Christopher, Timmy, Jennifer + Merideth say good luck Remember For Sale , pumpkins, big wheels, raccon, good luck Senior Field Hockey + Track members: Good Luck and Smile To Senya: We made it! Take it easy, Love, Diana Thanks for the donation Mrs. Cormier To Brain, the best kid I ever knew, Love, Jude To all the Seniors-Good Luck and Best Wishes! Sparky This is the worst place I ' ve ever been at! To Babe with love, Bob ' 76, Nadrozwy ' 78 To my little sister Robi n-thanks for sharing tears and joy Thanks Dave, Ed, and Eric Carmer for a memorable evening The drop off, DDP, Dick Tracey, tilt, locked out, trees Thank-you Mrs. Scott for having those secretive parties To the second best duck hunter in the class of ' 78 Volare Walter and Kathy Vail What does Craig Cunningham ' s football number (3) stand for? 78-We think you ' re great! Mr. + Mrs. Neal Fusco Jr. 11 and 55- this one ' s for you A BLOCK RHETORIC OF FILM . . . (OUR MOTTO) DIGNITY ALWAYS DIGNITY ' II We rob banks. Every family has its up ' s down ' s. I don ' t want to kill you Billy. You best keep on running Clyde Barrow. I caaan ' t stand it. Moses supposes his toeses are roses Don ' t sell that cow. 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But it is the little things in life which bring The smile to our faces, The memories in our minds, and the warmth in our hearts. pecial thanks to Mr. Spencer for helping with copy, Don Lendry for his expert advice and most of all to Dave Bernstein for his tolerance. niUtSLAHAM PUBLIC LEB AIHr 781803 UJJRAHAM PUBLIC U Graduation This year ' s graduation was different, since it was the first time in several years that gradu- ation had been held at the school. The actual ceremony took place on the football field, and reactions were varied. Sever- al parents liked the idea, feeling it added to the meaning of graduation by holding it at Min- nechaug. While some stated that they ' d miss the formality of Symphony Hall, most seemed happy with having it outdoors. As with all new things, there were some problems, mainly having to do with the weather. Throughout the day, students anxiously watched the sky, look- ing for the first signs of rain. As it rained on and off, rumors sped through the halls - one minute it was on, the next minute off. Fi- nally the administration decided that rain or shine, the show must go on. Once it did start, the ceremo- ny went off without a hitch. Memorable speeches were given by Mary Grillo, Steve Cazalet and Cathy Gartner, while Ven- zuelan exchange student Juan Quintero received an extra long round of applause. Despite a stiff breeze and the accompany- ing mosquitoes, the ceremony went well - even when several graduates threw their caps in the air, causing many nervous spec- tators to duck. Afterwards, hundreds of well wishers swamped the graduates in the lobby, and then the cele- bration went off to private homes where they celebrated the end of their four years at Minne- chaug. 50 Days Dance Boys stroll by, hair greased back, wearing wire frame sung- lasses. Three, girls huddle to- gether, a mass of white socks and pleated skirts, exchanging the latest gossip. Similar groups are found throughout the school, looking like refugees from a sec- ond-hand clothing sale. What is this, a scene from GREASE? Nope, it ' s the 50 Days Dance. The 50 Days Dance (also known as the 50 Daze Dance) celebrates the day when the end of school for the seniors ap- proaches. As the name implies, it ' s in 50 days. Which explains why they ' re all walking around in clothes that have survived twenty years in the attic. So what happens at a 50 Days Dance? Well, outside of the ' 50 ' s music, the dancing, the food and drink, and the interesting clothes (there are some non-con- formists), not too much. But who needs more? Senior Breakfast Egad! What is that . . . that . . . that thing coming down the hall, complete with pajama trou- sers, terry cloth robe and hair curlers? Don ' t worry, it ' s only a senior on her way to the Senior Breakfast. And so it was, with hundreds of these creatures ram- bling down the halls in the strangest costumes. The Senior Breakfast is one of those annual events designed to bring out the hams. In this case, who can dream up the wildest and craziest costume. Certainly one of the most . . . interesting get-ups was worn by Gary Max- well, who had an arrow through his head. While this was one of the strangest, seeing any student wearing pajamas in school is kind of odd. Senior Banquet The Senior Banquet, held at the Hampden Country Club, was a brilliant success. The food was good and in plenty, and the entire dinner went off without any problems. Generally, the class went away with full stom- achs and in good humor. One of the most humorous moments came when the class presented Mr. Badger with . . . you guessed it ... a brand new walkie-talkie, which shall un- doubtedly be put to good use in the halls of Minnechaug. A sen- ior directory was published and distributed by Darcie Wheeler and Joan Tobia and gave general information about class mem- bers. The night ended in good spir- its, and turned out to be a good preface to graduation. Senior Prom The Senior Prom was a tre- mendous success, judging from the cars that drove into the Sheraton-West carrying elegant- ly dressed girls and their escorts. All types were represented, from limousines to Lincolns to small economy cars . . . and one white ice cream truck? Diane Bureau and John Gordon arrived in style in the Ding Dong Cart. While the parking lot may have been interesting, it ' s what hap- pened inside that ' s most impor- tant. As usual, one is first struck by the luxurious surroundings. The food was good, the service fair. The band was good except that they seemed to like the faster dances; the slow dances were few and far between. But no one seemed unhappy. During a band break, Scott Southworth tried to eat a gold- fish, while later on, Dave Parker gave a monologue, complete with top hat and cane. Perhaps it was the fancy clothing; the prom was a regular fashion show. The girls showing off the latest spring fashions and the guys somewhat self conciously wear- ing tuxedos. It certainly was memorable, and will be recalled fondly several years from now. V £ w8EELJH SI EK38te l tjf ijk l K I fi$$h$i£ G IfX Jy m iF K ji si ' j Bc Mt J y J ■! R I I fB P KKS$ •i li iirii k 1 aF i l m r b N k ! iikii wflfl U ' . 1 kJ B f L 1 Synchronized Swimming The theme of the 1978 Syn- chronized Swimming Show was Anything Goes . . . , and, well, everything went. Wonderfully. The performance was given to popular music from the movies, such as Saturday Night Fever , New York, New York , and The Godfather . The show opened with a flash of light on the water, and a booming voice saying Welcome, everyone . . . The music started and the team began a series of routines that culminated in a tribute to the graduating class of 1978. One of the most interesting and unusual episodes during this year was the temporary ad- dition of two guys to the ensem- ble. The two (James Bargon and Ken Holliday) were covering a syncho practice for the newspa- per, and in the great tradition of parcitipatory journalism (a la George Plimpton) they joined the team for a day of practice. During practices the team worked on all the different ma- neuvers that would be done to music in the show. While the ex- ercises in themselves weren ' t that difficult, every movement of every member on the teamhad to coincide. (Why do you think it ' s called synchronized swim- ming?) The entire team is given signals by a beeper which can only be heard underwater. After many grueling practices, the team finally got itself together and put on a truly synchro- nized show. Front Row: G. MacRae; J. Willson; C. Howard; C. Calvert; C. Brehaut; K. Barber; E. Carr; M. Grillo; S. Jacek. Middle Row: P. Calvert; L. Southworth; S. Gardner; F. Freeley; M. O ' Hagan; L . Brown; K. Anderson, E. Heffernan; E. Horton. Back Row: Coach Bridgeman; M. Wolcott; K. Fegley; J. Mayer; J. Hale; S. Davis; C. Erickson; K. Duke; R. Carter. Missing: K. Campbell, D. Belli; M. Kober; B. Veideman. Varsity Softball 11-6-0 Tremendous! That ' s how Coach Martin sums up this year ' s girl ' s Softball team. I have the highest regard for ev- eryone on the team. It ' s an attitude like that and the leadership of co-captains Chris Leone and Noreen Hughes that enabled the team to grab first place in the Valley Wheel. Highlighting the season was a first win over Agawam. The game was tough and ran into ex- tra innings but Minnechaug came out on top in a 7-6 deci- sion. All the glory didn ' t come easy. They worked for it every day, practicing from 2:30 to 5:00, sometimes in the rain. The girls managed to catch a few of the sun ' s rays between fly balls and Mr. Martin ' s turned back. As the coach remarked, It looks like a beach before I show up to practice. Front Row: S. Ferrier; E. Hassiotis; J. Clark; C. Leone (capt.); N. Hughes (capt.); D. Bromley; A. Misiaszek; L. Morehouse. Back Row: Coach Martin; N. Getchell; A. Gruszka; D. Robinson; S. VonFlatern; B. Brinn; D. McGranaghan; P. Rae (mgr.) ■! G BN ■ % Varsity Baseball 14-4-0 You have to challenge your opponent or you ' re not doing your job. , said Coach DesLaur- iers. You have to hustle and work to prove you ' re playing. The single word that could sum up this year ' s baseball team is hustle. The team hustled all year, during both games and practices. All this hard work paid off, as their final record can attest. This year, they were the Valley Wheel champions and it was the first time they ever made the Western Mass. tournament. They lost in the final match to Holyoke, the eventual state champs. Of course not all the time was spent practicing. The team adopted a traffic cone as their mascot, claiming that it gave them divine guidance. While it may not have been divine guidance that did it, the team made a very good showing this year against tough competition. The fact that the players were so good had something to do with it. Mike Anti and Pete Phillips did a great job on the mound, while Bob Brown came in to re- place the injured Dennis Cos- tello at second base. The team was confident, and showed ex- cellent sportsmanship. ; s Front Row: J. Devine; D. Strange; B. Follansbee; D. Anti; W. Irving; A. Nestor (mgr.); D. Messier (mgr.). Back Row: Coach Deslauriers; J. Pokorny; P. Phillips; M. Anti; R. Brown; F. Skryzniarz (capt.); R. Perrone; F. Messier. Missing: J. Kogut Varsity Track 9-0-0 Up Tinkham Road, hurdling mud puddles. Down Main Street, making platform snow shoes out of sneakers. Through the parking lot, sweat beading on foreheads and dribbling down backs. Once this year ' s girl ' s track team started running, jumping and throwing, there was just no one who could stop them. Unde- feated in dual meets, they clinched the Valley Wheel titles, placed fourth out of 34 teams in Western Massachusetts and en- tered six girls in state competi- tion. Now that ' s quite a record! It doesn ' t stop there. Senior co-captain, Missy Grill, was vot- ed Most Valuable Player at Val- ley Wheel. Lori Usher came in second in the 880 at Western Mass.. A new school record! The girls came in second in the 440 relay. Sherry LaFleur came in third in the 100 yard dash. An- other school record! It may sound like a lot of hard work, but all the girls had the dedication that makes hard work fun and well worth it. It should be mentioned that, along with Coach Caron ' s constant encour- agement, the team couldn ' t have gotten through without that lightening quick Speedy Gon- zales, the mouse mascot. First Row: P. Jalbert; V. McMann; S. Usher (capt.); M. Grill (capt.); D. Demetrius; D. Thomas; K. Lucas, S. Bennett; K. Rae; C. Dunscombe. Second Row: D. Mammarelli, S. Martin; L. Davis; S. LaFleur; S. Paradis; L. Smith; L. Branconnier; P. Steen; C. Wilson; R. Biskup; C. Kearney. Third Row: S. Short; D. Cox; C. Simpson; D. Sakowski; R. Demetrius; K. Delargy; C. Lucas; L. Hansen; B. Lee; S. Landa; A. Branconnier; J. Hawley; K. O ' Keefe; L. Cantalini; V. Wild; D. Orton. Fourth Row: P. St. Denis; L. Usher; L. Cobbs; C. Downes; J. Duqhette; B. Brainard; M. Ardolino; P. Melcher; L. Langone; S. Steng; B. Perusse; A. Jordon; K. Robinson; H. Wikar; M. Graff; B. O ' Brien; C. Magill; K. Reed. Fifth Row: J. Wolcott; M. Hamer; L. Hermance; C. Heffernan; H. Covault. Back Row: Coach Caron Coach Fortes; Coach Grove; Coach Orstein. Missing: P. Atkinson; B. Bean; C. Harty; G. Roth; T. Allen; B. Burgess; C. Harty; W. Hodgdon; S. Yazel; R. Bucynkiewicz; L. Michele. _ r f w i i V V X Varsity Track 9-3-0 Nineteen years. That ' s how long Mr. Bamford has been coaching the boy ' s track team. He has been an important part of all the good teams Minne- chaug has fielded. The school awarded him a golden letter for his work, while the team award- ed him the Valley Wheel Cham- pionship. Since becoming head coach in 1964, Mr. Bamford ' s teams have captured six Valley Wheel Championships, a testimony to his devotion as coach. His ath- letes hold him in high respect, and as Mike LaChapelle said, I think that he ' s the best coach in Western Massachusetts. The team made a strong show- ing this year, breaking four school records (discus-Rich Far- rar; pole vault-Owen McGet- trick; mile run-Ken Gaynor; two mile run-Mike LaChapelle) and tying a fifth (high jump-Bob Gaudette). The team had its lighter moments, with some members playing marbles with the shots (c ' mon, now). Over all, this last year was one of the Fal- con ' s better seasons, a season of which Mr. Bamford can be proud. Front Row: J. Wolcott; M. Webber; O. McGettrick; B. Schnepp; R, Gaudette; J. Walt; K. Gaynor (capt.); E. Crossman; G. Ouimet; R. Farrar (capt.). Middle Row: Coach Ferris; K. Schafer; R. Lasonde; B. Barna; S. LaValle; J. Rahilly, (capt.); J. Garber; M. Beulieu; B. Page; T. Rogers; C. Babineau; D. Sullivan; D. McNaughton; Coach Westling. Back Row: Coach Bumford; J. Cooley; C. Boyer; J. Dickie; M. LaChapelle; G. King; G. Jobson; J. Brochu; J. Wolford; P. Jacek; C. Rugg; G. Lasonde; R. Smith. Varsity Tennis 8-8-0 Love fifteen ... Now hold on there! It ' s not what you ' re thinking. It ' s Min- nechaug ' s girl ' s tennis team in- tent at practice. But, it ' s not your average tennis team. After a long, hard game, the girls can be heard deviously plotting raids on McDonald ' s or Friendly ' s. And what other tennis team has a coach who orders a whopper with cheese at Friendly ' s. (At Friendly ' s?!) ... love thirty ... Of course the team didn ' t spend all of its time plotting raids and gorging themselves with food. They spent many days and weeks at practice. With the strong leadership of Senior Captain, Val Barsom and Coach Petzold, the girl ' s team sent a few players on to Western Mass.. Peggy Murphy did quite well, lasting until the third round. This year ' s season was really good, Peg says in a very confident summary. ... love as many as you can. WHAT?! g w v ■ ■ Front Row: K. Loftus; J. Struzziero; D. Hartin; P. Murphy; L. Hermance. Back Row: Coach Petzold; A. McGranahan; M. Cauley; D. Douthwright; K. DeValle; C. Hartin; V. Barsom. Varsity Tennis 5-11-0 After watching the boy ' s ten- nis team at practices and games, you might wonder if you were watching the same team. Sure, the players look the same, but the way they act is totally differ- ent. At games, they ' re serious, hard playing and generally what one might expect from a tennis team. But at practice, they seem to undergo a Jekyll-Hyde per- sonality change. They enjoy themselves, and they seem like just another group of guys out for an afternoon on the courts. They gripe about the heat, argue among themselves, Out! - Was not! - Was to! ) and generally carry on. Despite a rugged early season, Coach Deely was able to polish up the rough spots and soon the team was back on the right track. His faith in his doubles team wasn ' t misplaced, and the combination of Dave Frederic and Joe Murphy proved to be the back bone of the team. The singles play of John Abraham- son and Danny Matthews and the second doubles combination of Chris Lloyd and Tom Manzi gave the team the added depth it needed. At games, each point was vi- ciously contested as a team they developed into serious contend- ers. If it is true that adversity breeds greatness , this year ' s boy ' s tennis team is a classic ex- ample. IIP — .y: f . . Front Row: B. Motley; J. Murphy; D. Frederic; J. Ferranti; Back Row: M. Nietupski; T. Manzi; S. Bardwell; D. Mathews; M. Flynn; J. Abrahamson; Coach Deely. Missing: E. Garibian; C. Lloyd. Varsity Golf 11-2-0 Golf? Sure, it ' s an easy game - all you have to do is hit that little white ball with this club and ... Sound familiar? As anyone who has ever spent a frustrating afternoon flailing away at that little white ball knows, it ain ' t easy. But you wouldn ' t know that from watch- ing the golf team play. They make it look simple. They go out and consistently make scores that would be the envy of all the weekend duf- fers . When one player is slight- ly out of gear, another player will step right up and come in with a score that makes up for it. It ' s very discouraging for all us amateurs. Now you see that lit- tle hole ... Once again Brad Barker and Hugh Lombardi combined to lead the team in their winning ways. In addition, great perfor- mances by Paul Abrahamson, Joe Tamsey, Steve Cazalet and Bob Murray helped spark the Falcons to another successful season. After starting strongly with a 13-5 victory over Agawam, the team just kept racking ' em up. All very de- pressing to the guy who flagged a 71 - for nine holes that is. Coach Girotti; S. Cazalet; D. Mitchell; B. Barker; P. Abrahamson; H. Lombardi; J Tamsey. Gym Show Hi Laur! Busy tonight? Don ' t think so, why? Wanna go to the gym show? I guess. What about rides? Well, my parents will pick us up. Can yours bring us? Hold on . . . Yup, about 7:00, see ya! Bye. To be perfectly honest, I went to the gym show just for a night out of the house. I didn ' t know what to expect. Sitting in the bleachers, chin in hand, I waited for the show to begin. Suddenly, the lights dimmed, the rumbling of the crowd died to a whisper, then a hush. Good evening ladies and gentlemen. Welcome to the 1978 Gym Show! The night began with rapid fire tumbling and vaulting. My knuckles whitened as I clutched the seat, dreading a collision. None came. The timing perfect. The tumbling neat and concise. The rest of the night held just as much excitement. The twist- ing and turning of Sue Chapin on the unevens. Ken and Phil Gaynor on the rings. The com- edy routine with a salute to Short People. It was a good show, and much more than just a night out of the house. You Can ' t Take It With You The 1930 ' s. The Depression. Poverty. Sadness. No time for humor. But try telling that to the cast of You Can ' t Take It With You , this year ' s spring produc- tion. Generally, it was written to depict the comic, yet heartbreak- ing side of life during the Great Depression. During the whole play the au- dience chuckled and laughed as the cast went through its curious antics. But when Donald, played by Jon Wark, stumbled and staggered into the living room wearing only underwear embla- zoned with a bright red heart and his hair done up in a single curler, the audience gaped with astonishment. Although the audience had a lot of fun and good laughs, the cast must have had more. When one member was asked how he liked the play, he just bubbled over and erupted, and the only intelligible thing that came from his mouth was, It was a blast! t Folk Festival ... winter, spring, summer, or fall, all you ' ve got to do is call Is that James Taylor? Nope. Carole King? Unh-unh. Try again. Give up? Well, I bet you would ' ve never guessed it was a group of Minnechaug ' s talented singers who appeared in the Folk Festival. Variety? Of course! Remember Lisa Gou- van ' s opera-like The Morning After ? And what about Kelly Reynolds ' low, raspy Desper- ado ? And don ' t forget Sandi Gardner ' s bittersweet Starry, Starry Night. With all this talent hovering about, it ' s no wonder so many people came to listen. But, with such a big audience, weren ' t the performers nervous? Well, as Jackie St. Pierre put it, Oh God, Was I! But it was really weird. Once I got up there and got the mike in my hand and saw all those people smiling up at me. I wasn ' t nervous anymore. International Night Steaming hot pierogies oozing with cheese, spaghetti wallow- ing in piping tomatoe sauce, spicy enchiladas well worth the heart burn, chocolate mousse so light and creamy, and just think, this was only a small fraction of the food waiting to be devoured at International Night. Everyone in the Foreign Lan- guage Club anxiously awaited the big night. After months of planning, weeks of organizing, and days of cooking, the night came. Would many people come? Would there be too little food? Too much? Five of seven . . . Tension. Two minutes of . . . Oh, God! Seven o ' clock . . . Open the . doors . . . Aauugghh! Eight thirty . . . Hey, Val! Any more paper plates? What about punch, Theresa? I don ' t know! HELP! . Nine o ' clock . . . Phew! I can ' t believe it. They ' re all gone! 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